Soot is accelerating snow melt in popular parts of Antarctica, a study finds
Arctic communities have long been plagued by soot that drives snow melt and respiratory disease. Now, humans are making their mark in Antarctica.
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Preet Chandi is the first woman of color to complete a solo expedition in Antarctica
Chandi skied 700 miles to the South Pole in just 40 days. The British Sikh army officer aims to inspire others to push boundaries and is also raising funds to start an adventure grant for women.
An Antarctic penguin ends up on New Zealand shore, 3,100 miles from home
This penguin's adventure might have taken a few wrong turns. It's only the third time an Adélie penguin is known to have made it to the shores of New Zealand.
Scientists Have Found Some Truly Ancient Ice, But Now They Want Ice That's Even Older
Ice is usually ephemeral; it doesn't last that long before melting. But some ice on our planet has stayed frozen for millions of years, according to scientists on a quest to find the oldest ice.
U.S., China And Australia Evacuate Expeditioner From Antarctica In 5-Day Mission
The medevac involved a network of ships, helicopters and planes spanning thousands of miles on the frigid continent. Australian officials called it "an outstanding success."
The Coronavirus Has Reached Antarctica. Now It's On Every Continent
Thirty-six people stationed at the General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme Antarctic base had tested positive for the virus, Chilean officials said this week.
Antarctica And Greenland Are Losing Thousands Of Gigatons of Ice — That's A Lot
A new NASA satellite is providing a detailed look at how much polar ice is melting, raising sea levels around the world.
It Was 65 Degrees In Antarctica This Week
The preliminary finding, reported by Argentine researchers on the Antarctic Peninsula, would be the continent's hottest temperature on record if verified by the World Meteorological Organization.
Chilean Military Plane Carrying 38 People Crashes En Route To Antarctica
The Chilean air force says it hasn't been able to locate the Hercules C-130 transport plane but has determined it likely crashed. A search and rescue mission is ongoing.
Antarctic Research Takes The Cake In These Science-Inspired Confections
A former sous chef at Antarctica's McMurdo Station is making cakes inspired by her colleagues' research projects. She says cake can be a gateway to conversations people might otherwise shy away from.