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A Switzerland-size hole opened in Antarctica's sea ice in 2016-17. Now we know why

During the winters of 2016 and 2017, a hole the size of Switzerland opened in the middle of Antarctica's sea ice. And scientists just figured out how it came to be.

Space

Longer-lasting ozone holes over Antarctica expose seal pups and penguin chicks to much more UV

New research found that instead of closing up during November, the hole in the Ozone layer over the Antarctica has stayed open well into December.

The Hindu

'We were in disbelief': Antarctica is behaving in a way we've never seen before. Can it recover?

Antarctic sea ice has been disappearing over the last several summers. Now, climate scientists are wondering whether it will ever come back.

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Hundreds of emperor penguin chicks spotted plunging off a 50-foot cliff in 1st-of-its-kind footage

The fledglings are typically reared on floating platforms of sea ice, but an unprecedented decline in the ice extent has driven young onto cliffs.

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'Unprecedented,' 'Gobsmacked', 'Unbelievable': Changes in Antarctica's sea ice could have dramatic impacts, says climate scientist Edward Doddridge

In 1898, the crew of the first scientific expedition to Antarctica became trapped inside sea ice around the southernmost continent. Much of that once thick ice is dwindling, says polar researcher Edward Doddridge.

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Antarctica's Volcanic Activity: A Potential Environmental Time Bomb Unveiled

Explore Antarctica's volcanic secrets, from Mount Erebus's gold-laden gas to the potential impacts of future eruptions.

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Thousands of hidden meteorites could be lost forever as they sink in Antarctic ice, taking their cosmic secrets with them

A new study warns that 5,000 meteorites could be sinking beneath Antarctica's icy surface every year as a result of climate change, depriving scientists of vital information about our solar system.

Space

Climate change fuels Antarctic heat wave

In March 2022, East Antarctica experienced an astonishing heat wave, with temperatures almost 40°C above normal

Salon

Thousands of hidden meteorites could be lost forever as they sink in Antarctic ice, taking their cosmic secrets with them

A new study warns that 5,000 meteorites could be sinking beneath Antarctica's icy surface every year as a result of climate change, depriving scientists of vital information about our solar system.

LiveScience

‘Simply mind-boggling’: world record temperature jump in Antarctic raises fears of catastrophe

An unprecedented leap of 38.5C in the coldest place on Earth is a harbinger of a disaster for humans and the local ecosystem

The Guardian - UK

Scientists investigate thousands of dead Antarctic penguins for bird flu

The Hindu

From Polar Bears To Groundwater, Nature Is Riddled With 'Forever Chemicals'

They didn't exist a century ago but today PFAS "forever chemicals" contaminate the environment from groundwater to Antarctic snow to turtle eggs, and concern over their possible toxicity is growing.

International Business Times

‘He took five bullets and returned to work on plankton’: the double lives of Ukraine’s Antarctic scientists

When the team at Vernadsky base are not back defending their homeland, they are on the frontline of the climate crisis

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‘Cautious optimism’ as penguins test positive for bird flu but show no symptoms

Asymptomatic cases may seem reassuring for the penguins, but scientists fear they could act as ‘Trojan horses’ for other species

The Guardian - UK

Plantwatch: how does moss survive and thrive in harsh Antarctic climate?

Incredibly tough plants can tolerate intense cold and prolonged darkness, but temperature has also been rising

The Guardian - AU

Gateway to Antarctica: a marine scientist shares Tasmania’s wild wonders

With a passion for science and nature, this whale researcher feels right at home in the island state

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Earth's ice caps are in serious trouble

One study projects that the Arctic could see summer days without sea ice within the next decade

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Can Antarctica serve as a model for international cooperation on the moon?

Multiple nations are targeting the moon as an off-Earth destination for long-term human presence. What can they learn from the international research endeavors underway in Antarctica?

International Business Times

'Very Worried': Scientists Fret As Antarctic Sea Ice Dwindles

Sea ice levels in Antarctica have registered historic lows for three consecutive years, portending grave consequences for life on Earth as we know it.

LiveScience

'2023 just blew everything off the charts': Antarctic sea ice hits troubling low for third consecutive year

Sea ice extent in Antarctica is vital for keeping ice on the continent and sea levels low. But its dwindling extent could mean the continent has shifted to a new regime, with global ramifications.

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El Niño kickstarted the melting of Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' 80 years ago, new study reveals

Rapid melting of the Thwaites Glacier in west Antarctica began in the 1940s following an unusually hot El Niño fluctuation, ice cores have revealed.

The Hindu

Bird flu reaches mainland Antarctica for first time, scientists say

A deadly type of bird flu has been confirmed on the mainland of Antarctica for the first time, scientists said, a potential risk for the southern region’s huge penguin colonies.

The Guardian - UK

‘Challenge of a lifetime’: UK charity seeks applicants for jobs in Antarctica

No flush toilets or running water are on offer, but perks include breathtaking landscapes, whales and lots of penguins

The Guardian - UK

Scientists confirm first cases of bird flu on mainland Antarctica

Fears for penguin colonies after the discovery of the highly contagious H5N1 virus in two dead skuas

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