Antarctica

Antarctica: a laboratory for climate change

A decade ago, a thick layer of ice covered the Collins Glacier on Antarctica's King… Read More

100-year-old fruitcake found in Antarctica in ‘perfect condition’

Have you ever been confused about what food to take on an adventure or mountain… Read More

‘Antarctica will be a much greener place in the future’

MIAMI: Plant life is growing on Antarctica like never before in modern times, fueled by… Read More

Study finds Antarctica is more vulnerable to global warming than thought

PARIS: East Antarctica’s massive ice sheet may be more exposed to global warming than long… Read More

Kerry becomes first US top diplomat to visit Antarctica

McMURDO STATION: Secretary of State John Kerry became the highest-ranking US government official to visit… Read More

John Kerry is going to Antarctica as first US top diplomat

WASHINGTON: John Kerry, an ardent champion of the fight against climate change, will become the… Read More

Deal struck for world’s biggest marine reserve in Antarctica

SYDNEY: The world's largest marine reserve aimed at protecting the pristine wilderness of Antarctica will… Read More

Russian breaks round-the-world hot air balloon record

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov has broken the record for the fastest round-the-world flight… Read More

An igloo with a view … Australians go to the polls in Antarctica

SYDNEY: In an igloo overlooking Vincennes Bay, Antarctica, 27 Australians did their democratic duty and… Read More

Giant prehistoric bird fossils found in Antarctica

BUENOS AIRES: Scientists on Wednesday said they have found the remains of a giant prehistoric… Read More