Antarctica
Antarctic sea ice reaches third-lowest maximum of the satellite era
The maximum extent of Antarctic sea ice in 2026 was among the three lowest since 1979, according to independent analyses by NASA/NSIDC and the…
Most Emperor Penguin Colonies Could Become Quasi-Extinct by 2100
Studies using satellite imagery and climate projections indicate an accelerated decline in emperor penguins, but the outcome by 2100 depends on the emissions scenario.
Scientists confirm impact of H5 avian influenza on Australian sub-Antarctic islands
Researchers from the Australian Antarctic Program documented high mortality in elephant seals and penguins on the Heard and McDonald Islands, marking the first detection…
Scientists analyze ancient air in Antarctic ice cores to unlock climate mysteries
Researchers from the Million Year Ice Core project are developing innovative methods to extract greenhouse gases trapped thousands of years ago in Antarctic ice,…