Antarctica

The brittle crunch of snow underfoot in Antarctica is a stark contrast to the sandy beaches of Hawaii, where Peter Gorham works on much of his research. But Antarctica has something that Hawaii does not: Ice. “There's something that is a super important characteristic of ice that many people aren't…

Warming in Antarctica could accelerate in the coming decades due to a phenomenon called polar amplification. (Image credit: Ruben Earth via Getty Images) Antarctica could heat up 1.4 times faster than the rest of the Southern Hemisphere over the coming decades, which would lock in extreme sea-level rise and ravage…

A pioneering robotic submarine that explored beneath Antarctica’s glaciers has been lost, but its discoveries are reshaping our understanding of ice melt as a more advanced successor is prepared to continue the mission. A new robotic submarine is set to take over where Ran left off...Read More

When you are thinking of unforgettable holiday experiences with your loved ones and partner, you need to pick destinations that are different from others. Antarctica is the ultimate destination for families and couples seeking a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. With its pristine icy landscapes, towering glaciers, and unique wildlife, it offers an…

Bright pink granite boulders scattered across the dark volcanic peaks of the Hudson Mountains in West Antarctica have led scientists to a remarkable discovery. Beneath Pine Island Glacier lies an enormous buried granite mass, nearly 100 km wide and 7 km thick, roughly half the size of Wales in the…

Winter in Antarctica is long and dark. Temperatures remain well below freezing. In many places, the Sun sets in April and does not rise above the horizon again until August. Without sunlight, photosynthetic life such as plants, mosses and algae cannot make energy. But that’s not to say all life…

Image of the Day for March 11, 2026 Lake Unter-See in Antarctica, sealed beneath thick ice, contains unusually high levels of dissolved oxygen and cone-shaped microbial reefs resembling some of Earth’s oldest fossils. Mar 11, 2026 View more Images of the Day: Scientists estimate that Earth is home to more…

Gravity feels steady and reliable, always keeping us on the ground. But the surprising truth is that it isn’t exactly the same everywhere. Its pull changes slightly depending on where you are on Earth. And in one of the most remote corners of the planet, beneath Antarctica, gravity is at…

Gravity often feels dependable and unchanging. It seems steady enough that we rarely question it. But the real picture is more surprising. In reality, gravity does not have exactly the same strength everywhere on Earth. Its pull varies slightly across the planet's surface. After accounting for the effects of Earth's…

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) recently released a draft report for its fourth recertification of krill fishing in Antarctica by Aker QRILL Company. The certification would allow Aker to put an MSC label on its products that tells consumers the krill came from a sustainable well-managed fishery...Read More