The icebreakers have been invited to expand their use of Hobart as part of a push by the Tasmanian government to capitalise on China's growing interest in Antarctica.

The Akademik Fedorov is the ‘literal and figurative flagbearer for Russia’s Antarctic programme’, says the Democratic ...

Which are the most incredible discoveries in Antarctica? This isolated continent is rarely visited, but still holds a lot of ...

Runaway ice loss causing rapid and catastrophic sea-level rise is possible within our lifetimes," the statement warns.

Antarctica's melting ice could raise sea levels significantly. Scientists urge urgent greenhouse gas reductions globally.

When scientists peered beneath one of Antarctica's floating ice shelves, they were surprised to find an upside-down landscape ...

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Indian researchers have discovered microplastics in Adelie penguins from Antarctica's Svenner Islands. The study, conducted ...

A young researcher from a city college is set to participate in the 44th scientific expedition to Antarctica next month. Femi Anna Thomas, Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Union ...

Chilean science journalist Nadia Politis has explored the ends of the earth and beyond. From reporting in the bitter cold of ...