The East Antarctic Ice Sheet, a vast expanse spanning over 10 million square kilometers, has long concealed a landscape millions of years old. Thanks to satellite technology and groundbreaking ...

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The near-complete fossil skull, unearthed on Vega Island near the Antarctic Peninsula, reveals a bird that thrived in the ...

In fact, the research showed that vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than tenfold over the last four decades. “The landscape is still almost entirely dominated by snow, ...

The fossilized skull of a bird called Vegavis, which lived in the Antarctic some 68.7 million years ago, confirms it was an early member of the waterfowl group. However, the skull also suggests ...

Scientists have mapped Antarctica’s ice-free ecosystems, highlighting their biodiversity and growing climate threats.

These studies highlight the interconnectedness of ice dynamics and climate change, revealing how warming temperatures are reshaping the Antarctic landscape and its contribution to global climate ...

From creatures that thrive in the frigid waters to those that navigate the icy landscape, Antarctica’s wildlife plays a crucial role in the ecosystem. In this article, we’ll explore seven ...

The students observed hundreds of penguins across the Antarctic landscape via a Zoom call with zoologist Jean Pennycook, who works with Adelie penguins in Antarctica. Pennycook explained that she ...

Clad in thick, red gear that contrasts with the blue and white landscape, researchers retrieve worms from the frigid waters of the Southern Ocean circling Antarctica. They will bring these squirming ...