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Scientists from New Zealand and the US have discovered new information revealing how climate change is affecting one of the most extreme and unique ecosystems on Earth, Antarctica's McMurdo Dry Valleys. Read More

The slow-down of the Southern Ocean circulation, a dramatic drop in the extent of sea ice and unprecedented heatwaves are all raising concerns that Antarctica may be approaching tipping points. Read More

It’s 9am in Antarctica and Greg Kukutai has taken his laptop outside into absolute darkness. In -45C conditions, the winter leader of Scott Base pans the camera about to show, well, not much. The lights of the base are blazing bu… Read More

Learn about the McMurdo Wet Valleys, sea ice and a new geological mapping database for Antarctica. Read More

When were the Dry Valleys last wet? It’s a question that’s long puzzled Antarctic researchers, but Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington adjunct lecturer Dr Marjolaine Verret may now have the answer. Read More

Antarctica might be over 6000km away with temperatures more than 50°C lower than in New Zealand, but there’s a lot we can learn from the coldest place on Earth and apply to winter tramping here. Read More