When Philip Sontag first visited Antarctica as a Ph.D. student, he brought back an unusual souvenir: a huge bag of penguin ...

UNSW researchers unveil a new map and classification system that will help protect the unique plants and animals of Earth’s most remote and fragile continent.

The Icy Wilderness Under Threat The Arctic and Antarctic are two of the most unique and fragile ecosystems on our planet.

Ice in Antarctica has melted more than in previous years as a result of global warming, says a Thai research team.The Thai expedition was conducted under the royal initiative of Her Royal Highness ...

Quark Expeditions has unveiled the ‘New Adventures: Whales, Camping, and Science’, its highlight anticipated Antarctic 2026-2027 season with a series of exciting firsts.

The findings from various studies highlight the interconnectedness of climate, vegetation, and ecosystem health in Antarctica. One significant area of research has been the impact of climate ...

The near-complete fossil skull, unearthed on Vega Island near the Antarctic Peninsula, reveals a bird that thrived in the ...

Quark Expeditions is marking 35 years of Antarctic exploration with a series of firsts, including the launch of World Voyager.

Australian Antarctic Program scientists have released the most comprehensive database of species living in the ice-free areas ...

Antarctica, often regarded as the planet's last true wilderness, harbors unique ecosystems that support extraordinary biodiversity and contribute to global diversity and environmental stability.