Antarctic ice shelves harbour 57 per cent of all meltwater in the form of slush during summers, research has found. Slush is water-soaked snow and, along with pooled meltwater, results in 2.

Worrying phenomenon in Antarctica's ice shelves can add to climate woes

A massive iceberg measuring 380 square kilometres broke off the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica last week. A report by the European Space Agency on May 23 said that this was the region's third significant iceberg calving in the past four years.

Massive iceberg in Antarctica breaks off in third major calving in last four years

Record low levels of sea ice around Antarctica last year could be linked to climate change. This is according to a study by, researchers at the British Antarctic survey.

Global warming worsened loss of sea ice | WION Climate Tracker

Scientists studying glaciers in Antarctica have made a gravely concerning discovery. Thwaites, known colloquially as the doomsday glacier, seems to be losing glacial mass quicker than previous projections. The implications spell climate catastrophe worse than we have anticipated.

Concerning revelations for 'Doomsday Glacier'

Russia discovered enormous oil and gas deposits in the Antarctic, much of it in regions claimed by the United Kingdom. MPs have cautioned that the studies are a prelude to bringing in drilling rigs to extract fossil fuels from the pristine region. Watch to know more.

Russia's oil discovery in the Antarctic

Russian 'threat' to Antarctica from mining & exploiting oil

In the latest discovery, scientists have found the mysterious reason behind the reappearance of a giant ice hole in Antarctica, which is equal to the size of Switzerland.

Antarctica has a giant sea ice hole, as big as Switzerland. Here’s why it keeps reappearing

In the snow-covered continent of the Antarctic, which is also home to hundreds of active volcanoes, there is one volcano which is spewing gold dust worth a small fortune every day.

Mount Erebus: Antarctica’s tallest active volcano spews gold dust worth $6,000 every day

Scientists have been studying the hundreds of volcanoes which have been hiding silently under the thick and frosty layers of snow in Antarctica and trying to estimate what are the chances of their eruption.

Snow-covered Antarctica hosts hundreds of volcanoes. Scientists say their chances of eruption are...

To unravel the mysteries of Antarctica, researchers from Arizona State University have unearthed a major discovery where they found the presence of 13 previously unknown papillomaviruses carried by Antarctic seals.

Mysteries of Antarctic: Researchers find 13 new papillomaviruses in seals

Scientists in the Antarctic are warning of the spread of the deadly H5N1 avian flu virus The disease was first detected on the frozen continent's mainland last month It has since been detected in local penguin and cormorant populations The spread of the virus has raised alarms about the potential impact on the region's huge penguin colonies

Scientists in Antarctica warn of Bird Flu outbreak as penguin cases confirmed

Researchers in Antarctica are investigating whether bird flu has killed hundreds, possibly thousands, of Adelie penguins. Last month, as per a statement by Federation University Australia, a scientific expedition discovered at least 532 dead penguins, with thousands more believed to have perished from an unknown ailment.

Is bird flu to blame for thousands of dead penguins in Antarctica? Scientists rush to find out

An extraordinary job opportunity has arisen for adventure enthusiasts. The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) is seeking to hire five people for a unique role at the world's southernmost post office.

Believe it or not, this trust is hiring people to count penguins in Antarctica

Unveiling new details about Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier", scientists have revealed that the Thwaites Glacier has been losing ice since the 1940s. The insights into the melting of the glacier are crucial as it can have a potentially catastrophic impact on sea levels.

Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' has been losing ice since 1940s, and El Nino is to blame: Study

In a significant development, scientists have confirmed the presence of a deadly strain of bird flu on the mainland of Antarctica, posing a potential threat to the region's penguin colonies.

Deadly bird flu reaches mainland Antarctica for the first time, confirm scientists

Turkish scientists have claimed that Antarctica has lost ice equivalent to the size of Turkey in the last three years alone. Researchers who are working on the continent reached this conclusion after studying data from UAVs and satellites and tracking parameters like atmospheric water vapour.

Antarctica lost ice cover equivalent to the size of Turkey in last three years: Scientists

It is the international polar bear day and to mark the occasion a team of scientists in Norway are preparing to monitor Polar Bears as they emerge from their dens. It's part of a study to better understand the Denning process which is a crucial time for reproduction and the survival of the species. Watch to know more!

International day of Polar Bears | Majestic animals at risk of disappearing

A new study has found that Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' started retreating rapidly in the 1940s, and never showed any signs of recovery. The doomsday glacier's fate will have ramifications, not just in antarctica but globally. Its complete collapse could raise sea levels by more than 2 feet.

Study finds the retreat of Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' was sparked 80 years ago

In Antarctica, climate change is causing sea ice to deplete drastically. Ice coverage across the continent has dropped to record low levels. The latest data by U.S. National snow and ice data center shows that the past three years have recorded the lowest amount of sea ice around Antarctica. Watch to know more!

Antarctic sea ice depleting due to rising temperatures

The depths of Antarctica, earth's frozen south are raising fresh alarms. In a warming climate, meltwater from Antarctica is expected to contribute significantly to rising seas. For third year in a row ice is depleting at a massive rate. Sea ice coverage around the continent has dropped below 2 million square kilometers. Now this threshold has not been breached since satellite measurement started in the year 1979. Watch to know more!

Antarctica sea ice shrinking at alarming pace, scientists call it 'abrupt critical transition'

China & United States in a Scramble for Antarctica 1.3 million Palestinians crammed in Rafah as Israel vows a ground offensive M23 rebels march on Goma in DR Congo sparking an exodus of civilians & Ecuador along with Spain cracks down on transcontinental Narco gangs Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week in #worldatwar

World at War: US and China in a Scramble for Antarctica | Ecuador cracks down on Narco gangs

China has opened a new base in Antarctica. Beijing claims it is for scientific research. But experts speculate it could be for spying on Australia and New Zealand. What are China's intentions?

Gravitas | Is China trying to snoop on US allies?

An asteroid about to hit Earth might have exploded over Antarctica more than 2.5 million years ago, said researchers who analysed bits of rocks found in the continent's ice.

An asteroid exploded over Antarctica 2.5 million years ago, rocky evidence suggests

A team of engineers and scientists have reached Antarctica where they will be testing a drone which will help experts in forecasting the impacts of climate change.

Scientists to map mysteries of Antarctica using robot plane

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