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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

This is Antarctica's best-kept secret: This phenomenon has evolved over millions of years

A recent study highlights a gravity anomaly in Antarctica, which has been evolving over millions of years due to complex geological interactions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is there a lake under 2.2 km thick ice in Antarctica that is eight times the size of Yeouido?

South Korean researchers have successfully confirmed the detailed structure of a subglacial lake in Antarctica, revealing its significant size and potential for unique ecological study.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ 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 โ€ข 00:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

The mineral wealth of Antarctica is exposed as the climate warms

A new study indicates that climate change will soon expose valuable mineral deposits in Antarctica as its ice cover diminishes.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

The gravity 'hole' that reveals 70 million years of Earth's internal history

A study reveals how a large gravitational anomaly under Antarctica has changed over 70 million years due to movements in the Earth's mantle.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Antarctica, a continent of scientists

The article discusses Brazil's scientific presence in Antarctica, notably through the Comandante Ferraz Station, amidst the continent's harsh environment and its geological history.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

What would happen to Antarctica if the Earth's temperature rises by 2ยฐC? A finding alerts about the consequences of global warming

Scientists have drilled unprecedented depths in Antarctica to study the potential impacts of a 2ยฐC rise in global temperatures on the ice sheets.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 15:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Scientists use seals to collect data about the ocean in Antarctica

Researchers in Antarctica are using Weddell seals equipped with tracking devices to study the effects of ocean warming.

Feb 25 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

What Antarctica hid under 523 meters of ice, scientists drill through the ice to reveal secrets from 23 million years ago

Scientists successfully drilled through 523 meters of ice in Antarctica to access and study sediment layers from 23 million years ago as part of an international research project.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Meredith Hooper obituary

Writer and historian Meredith Hooper, known for her work on Antarctica, passed away at 86, leaving a legacy that includes critical insights into climate change and penguin life.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ 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 โ€ข 21:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The best places to see it: a new 'Ring of Fire' will captivate Argentinians in 2027

In 2027, a new solar eclipse, known as the 'Ring of Fire', will offer captivating views across Argentina, unlike the recent eclipse which was only visible from Antarctica.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Would you dare to live and work in Antarctica? The surprising job openings on the continent

Research bases in Antarctica are seeking to hire a variety of professionals, including non-scientists, for various roles beyond traditional scientific positions.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian researcher faces Antarctica to study bird genetics and monitor avian influenza

A Brazilian researcher is conducting fieldwork in Antarctica to study the genetics of seabirds and monitor the spread of avian influenza.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Unprecedented Cold: Rare 'Sleeper Shark' Swimming in the Depths Around Antarctica

A rare 'sleeper shark' has been filmed swimming in the icy depths near Antarctica, marking the first confirmed sighting of such a species in these frigid waters.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Mystery of the Blood Falls Unveiled: This is the Explanation of This Ancient Phenomenon

Research has uncovered the scientific explanation behind Antarctica's Blood Falls, linking it to glacial dynamics and saltwater flows.

Feb 23 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ 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 โ€ข 18:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

โ€˜Ring of Fireโ€™ Appears Above Antarctica

A photograph capturing the annular solar eclipse, known as the โ€˜Ring of Fire,โ€™ was taken from space over Antarctica on February 17.

Feb 22 โ€ข 00:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 02:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Solar eclipse generates 'ring of fire' recorded by European satellite

The European Space Agency captured the recent solar eclipse, which created a 'ring of fire' effect due to the moon not fully covering the sun.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 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 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Drilling Tool Uncovers 23 Million Years of Antarctica's History... What Did It Find?

An international team of researchers successfully extracted a deep sediment core from beneath the ice of West Antarctica, revealing a geological record spanning about 23 million years.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Shark surprises researchers and is spotted for the first time in deep waters of Antarctica

A previously undocumented shark was filmed for the first time in the deep waters of Antarctica, challenging the belief that sharks do not inhabit these icy regions.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
World

Antarctica faces 'devastating changes' under high emissions future

International scientists have warned that unless greenhouse gas emissions are significantly reduced, Antarctica will experience irreversible environmental impacts by the end of the century.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ 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 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

Shark recorded for the first time in the icy depths of Antarctica

Scientists unexpectedly captured footage of a sleeper shark at nearly 500 meters deep in Antarctica, challenging prior assumptions about their absence in that region.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Antarctic pioneer's grave was unmarked for decades โ€” 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 โ€ข 18:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

This video surprised researchers: - We went down there and did not expect to see a shark

Researchers in Antarctica captured a surprising video of a nearly 4-meter-long Pacific sleeper shark, challenging the belief that sharks do not inhabit the icy waters of the Southern Ocean.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
World

Video of an Unexpected Discovery: The First Shark Spotted in the Waters Around Antarctica

A video captures the first sighting of a shark in the waters surrounding Antarctica, highlighting an unexpected marine discovery.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Climate Scientists: Soon There Will Be No Turning Back

Climate scientists warn that the world is closer to a tipping point than previously thought, with severe consequences for global climate and human life.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Organism the size of a grain of rice exposes the planet's crisis: plastic in the intestines of the 'toughest' ice insect

An international research team has found microplastic particles in the intestines of Belgica antarctica, the smallest insect inhabiting Antarctica, highlighting environmental pollution even in remote natural areas.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

Shark found in Antarctica - to the researchers' surprise

Australian researchers have spotted a rare sight in Antarctica: a sleepy shark resting close to the seabed in icy waters.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

There is a 'gravity hole' in Antarctica, and researchers have discovered what is happening

Scientists have explained the origin of a 'gravity hole' beneath Antarctica, an area where gravity is weaker than elsewhere on Earth.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

Researchers sound alarm over spread of bird flu in Antarctica

Researchers are raising concerns about the rapid spread of a dangerous strain of bird flu in Antarctica, which was detected by a Chilean scientist and his team.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 04:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Bird flu spreads in Antarctica

Chilean researchers are raising alarms about a highly dangerous variant of bird flu in Antarctica that could decimate local bird populations.

Feb 18 โ€ข 02:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

After the 'ring of fire': the other two eclipses that can be enjoyed during 2026

The article discusses the recent solar eclipse visible in Antarctica and mentions two upcoming eclipses in 2026.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Alarm in Antarctica: Warn that avian flu has "completely spread" and threatens native wildlife

Scientists warn that the avian flu virus H5N1 has completely spread across Antarctica, threatening local wildlife including penguins and seals.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

A 'ring of fire' over the ice of Antarctica, prelude to the total eclipse in August in Spain

A solar eclipse occurring over Antarctica serves as a precursor to an upcoming total eclipse in Spain.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Annular solar eclipse on Tuesday, February 17: where the 'Ring of Fire' will be visible

An annular solar eclipse will occur on February 17, 2026, primarily visible over Antarctica and partially in parts of the Southern Hemisphere.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

First solar eclipse of the year to be seen in Antarctica

The first solar eclipse of the year, an annular type, will be visible primarily in Antarctica and partially in southern Africa and South America.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is the effect of eclipses on the Earthโ€™s magnetic field?

The article discusses the changes in Earth's magnetic field due to celestial events like eclipses and their potential impact on global weather patterns.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Curious finding in the U.S.: scientists recover the exact air breathed by George Washington in 1776

Scientists have recovered air from ice in Greenland and Antarctica that is believed to be the same air George Washington breathed during the crossing of the Delaware River in 1776.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Few lucky ones will see the "ring of fire" solar eclipse in Antarctica on February 17

On February 17, a solar eclipse known as the "ring of fire" will be visible from Antarctica, attracting attention despite being an ordinary new moon elsewhere in the world.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Solar eclipse LIVE: 'Ring of Fire' set to take place across 13 areas in rare event

The 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse will be visible across 13 areas, with a full view in Antarctica and partial views for about 176 million people in various countries.

Feb 16 โ€ข 22:05 UTC

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