Medicine & TechnologyPersistent greenhouse gas emissions could push Emperor penguins to the verge of extinction by the end of the century. Read to learn more.
Despite being covered in ice, Antarctica receives very little precipitation, making it the largest desert in the world. Read the article to learn more.
Hundreds of Emperor Penguin chicks marched into a 50-foot ice cliff and began jumping to take their first swim. Continue reading to learn the details and watch the video.
The colossal A23a iceberg, equivalent to Greater London in size, mesmerizes with a pirouette in NASA imagery as it drifts northward. Continue reading for more details.
By examining poop trails in satellite data, a scientist was able to discover four previously unreported colonies of emperor penguins. Read to learn more.
The North and South Poles are both covered in ice all year because of several factors that contribute to their cold temperatures. Find out more about it in this article.
Despite the 1987 ban on chlorofluorocarbon, a recent study shows a 26% drop in the core of Antarctic ozone layer levels since 2004. Read the article to learn more details.
Scientists have confirmed the first recorded case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in brown skua birds in Antarctica. Learn more about it in this article.
Researchers studied Antarctic octopuses, highlighting sodium-potassium pump enzyme adaptations, revealing their survival in frigid waters. Continue reading to learn more.
Mississippi mud cores reveal ancient Antarctic ice sheet formation and climate change, with a sea level drop of 40 meters. Continue reading to learn more.