Antarctica

Space Antarctica is the perfect place to go meteorite hunting, as space rocks stand out on the wide fields of ice, and researchers have found a new crop By Alex Wilkins The meteorite probably originated from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter Maria Valdes Researchers in Antarctica have recovered…

On top of the dry conditions, Antarctica is ideal for meteorite hunting: the black space rocks stand out clearly against snowy fields. The churning motion of the glaciers against the rock below helps re-expose the meteorites near the surface of the continent’s blue ice fields, even after they descend into…

Antarctica is a wonderland for meteorite hunters. Dark rocks stand out against the pale, snowy landscape and the dry climate helps to preserve them. A team of researchers went searching for meteorites in Antarctica and discovered a rare prize: a jumbo 16.7-pound (7.6 kilogram) meteorite. The meteorite hunters were thrilled…

A tech boffin wannabe from Greenside High School has shared his adventure in Antarctica where he learnt more about climate change and sustainability.  Mohammed Hassan, who got university entrance confirmation on Friday, said he is looking forward to better resources and university life. “The acceptance letter came in this morning…

Meteorites look pretty when they fall through our atmosphere, but these light-show-causing space rocks can also teach us more about our planet, too. In fact, a 17-pound meteorite found in Antarctica could help us learn more about how Earth formed, according to Gizmodo. At least, that’s the hope. Researchers combing…

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New research finds that ice-sheet-wide collapse in West Antarctica isn't inevitable: the pace of ice loss varies according to regional differences in atmosphere and ocean circulation. An international team of researchers has combined satellite imagery and climate and ocean records to obtain the most detailed understanding yet of how the…

Getz Ice Shelf of the Amundsen Sector, West Antarctica, and sea ice offshore. Credit: NASA/USGS, processed by Dr. Frazer Christie, Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Runaway West Antarctic ice retreat can be slowed by climate-driven changes in ocean temperature. New research finds that ice-sheet-wide collapse in West Antarctica…

Existing conservation efforts are insufficient to protect Antarctic ecosystems. Published January 11, 2023 02:19PM EST The impact of the man-made climate crisis on Antarctica is scientifically undeniable: stable ice shelves are retreating, air temperature increased by 3 degrees Celsius, krill numbers are declining, melting ice is contributing to sea level…

Thanks to over three decades worth of work by countries around the world in keeping ozone-damaging chemicals out of the atmosphere, Earth’s ozone layer is on track to recover. According to the United Nations’ 2022 Scientific Assessment Panel to the Montreal Protocol on Ozone Depleting Substances, 99 percent of banned…