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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Global ocean conveyor belt altered: Stratification of the Antarctic Ocean generates changes in climate patterns at a global level

Climate patterns are changing globally as a result of alterations in the global ocean conveyor belt linked to Antarctic stratification, with significant implications for future weather systems.

Feb 27 • 00:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Climate Crisis: "We are now entering the risk zone for tipping points"

Climate researchers warn that the Antarctic ice sheet is approaching critical tipping points, even in areas previously considered stable.

Feb 25 • 15:44 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Which is not salty: Icebergs or Sea Ice? How Ice Forms in the Antarctic Ocean

The article discusses the upcoming Antarctic observation mission and explains the formation of different types of ice in the Antarctic Ocean.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Chilling discovery in Antarctica: This is what left scientists dumbfounded

Marine experts have discovered a shark swimming in Antarctic waters, a first in the region.

Feb 23 • 21:34 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

What it's like to land a plane on an ice runway in Antarctica

The Australian Antarctic Program depends on the ice runway at Wilkins Aerodrome for expeditions and flights to Antarctica.

Feb 22 • 18:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Day of Argentine Antarctica: who can travel there and how to get there

The Day of Argentine Antarctica is celebrated on February 22, emphasizing the country's sovereignty and presence in the Antarctic region.

Feb 22 • 12:40 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Who Is Not Funding This Antarctic Expedition?

The article discusses America's changing commitment to polar research amid increasing concerns over rising sea levels.

Feb 21 • 02:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Scientists have recorded a shark in the freezing depths of Antarctica for the first time. They filmed it

Scientists have documented a shark in the Antarctic deep for the first time, marking a significant discovery in marine biology.

Feb 20 • 10:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Shark from the Depths of Antarctica Caught on Camera. We Have Never Seen Anything Like This

An unusual footage shows a shark slowly swimming towards the camera in the Antarctic waters, captured by a research center studying deep-sea life.

Feb 19 • 12:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Researchers Surprised: An Animal Discovered in Antarctic Waters That Shouldn't Have Been There

Scientists discovered a southern sleeper shark in Antarctic waters, prompting a reevaluation of the fauna that could survive in such extreme conditions.

Feb 19 • 10:32 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

Shark caught on camera for 1st time in waters of Antarctica

A sleeper shark has been filmed in Antarctic waters for the first time, challenging previous beliefs about shark habitation in icy regions.

Feb 18 • 18:28 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Antarctic pioneer's grave was unmarked for decades — until now

Captain John King Davis, an important figure in Antarctic exploration, will finally receive a memorial at his previously unmarked grave in Melbourne.

Feb 18 • 18:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Scientists can't believe it: First recorded shark swimming in the Antarctic Ocean captured on video

Researchers captured video evidence of the first shark, specifically a sleeper shark, recorded swimming in the Antarctic Ocean, challenging long-held scientific beliefs.

Feb 18 • 13:06 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Scientists Warn of Particularly Dangerous Strain of Avian Flu at the South Pole

Researchers are warning about a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu found in the Antarctic region that poses significant risks to wildlife and potentially to humans.

Feb 18 • 04:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Solar Eclipse 2026: What Time Will the "Ring of Fire" Occur on Tuesday, February 17, and Where and How to See It

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, an annular solar eclipse, known as the "Ring of Fire," will occur, with the best visibility from a narrow path across the Antarctic region.

Feb 16 • 14:48 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Potential first sighting of Antarctic type B killer whales near WA's Bremer Bay

A group has reported a potential first sighting of Antarctic type B killer whales in Bremer Canyon, Western Australia, known for its diverse marine wildlife.

Feb 16 • 01:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Antarctic milestone: the first commercial flight to the historic Petrel Base from Ushuaia is made and a long-awaited path is opened

A historic milestone was reached with the first commercial flight landing at the rebuilt Petrel Base from Ushuaia, potentially positioning Argentina as a key waypoint for other countries.

Feb 15 • 17:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

ACT coroner apologises for 'excruciating delay' in Antarctic pilot inquest

The ACT Chief Coroner has expressed regret over the prolonged delay in delivering the report concerning the 2016 death of Canadian pilot David Wood in Antarctica.

Feb 14 • 00:49 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Antarctic Research Vessel 'Shirase' Arrives Off Totten Glacier; Ocean Observations Begin

The Antarctic research vessel 'Shirase' has arrived at the Totten Glacier and has begun oceanographic observations.

Feb 12 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Shark filmed swimming in deep Antarctic waters for first time

An unknown species of sleeper shark has been filmed for the first time in the Southern Ocean by Australian researchers.

Feb 10 • 18:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Chile advances in Antarctica, leaving Argentina out of an expedition and training with the United Kingdom

A recent Antarctic expedition led by Chile, which excluded Argentina, highlights the diverging approaches of the two nations towards strategic territorial issues in the region.

Feb 9 • 22:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Josefina Castellví, the woman who loved penguins

Josefina Castellví, a remarkable scientist and explorer who served as head of the Spanish Antarctic base, passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of love for penguins and a sense of humor.

Feb 5 • 15:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Josefina Castellví, pioneer of Antarctic research, dies at 90

Josefina Castellví, a biologist and oceanographer who led the first Spanish base in Antarctica, passed away in Barcelona at the age of 90.

Feb 5 • 08:40 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Josefina Castellví, pioneer of Antarctic research, dies at 90

Oceanographer and marine biologist Josefina Castellví, the director of Spain's first scientific base in Antarctica, passed away at the age of 90.

Feb 5 • 07:27 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Oceanographer Josefina Castellví dies at 90, the first woman to lead a base in Antarctica

Josefina Castellví, the first Spanish woman to participate in an Antarctic expedition, has passed away in Barcelona at the age of 90.

Feb 5 • 06:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Josefina Castellví, pioneer of Antarctic research, dies at 90

Biologist and oceanographer Josefina Castellví, director of Spain's first Antarctic base, passed away on February 2 in Barcelona at the age of 90.

Feb 4 • 23:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

Blizzards, crevasses and sea ice — the dangers of working in Antarctica

Survival experts contracted by the Australian Antarctic Program ensure safety for expeditioners in Antarctica's perilous conditions, including blizzards, crevasses, and dangerous sea ice.

Feb 2 • 18:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Detailed Landscape Discovered Beneath Antarctic Ice

A new map reveals the hidden world underneath Antarctica's ice in unprecedented detail, which could significantly enhance understanding of the continent, according to scientists.

Jan 16 • 06:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Giant Glacier on the Brink of Collapse Changes Color. Scientists: There is No Saving it

A massive glacier that broke off from the Antarctic ice sheet in 1986 is dramatically changing to bright blue, indicating its imminent collapse.

Jan 12 • 11:43 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

What It Takes to Drill Into an Antarctic Glacier

The article details a mission led by engineer Paul Anker aboard the icebreaker Araon to drill into the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica for environmental research.

Jan 10 • 03:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Noodle Fish with No Red Blood: How Does it Live? What is the Secret of its Transparency?

The article explores the unique characteristics of Antarctic icefish, which lack red blood cells and hemoglobin, resulting in transparent blood, and discusses the environmental factors enabling their survival.

Jan 4 • 12:36 UTC

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