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20 November 2017

Diving Scientists Report 'Big Changes' Beneath Antarctic Ice Shelf

Climate change may be leading to shifts in the communities of sea life beneath an Antarctic ice shelf, researchers say. Read More

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16 November 2017

'Unusual' seal pup spot near Scott Base

Having two seals pups born immediately in front of Scott Base in Antarctica is "really unusual", a professor of marine biology says. Read More

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13 November 2017

'Daunting' Antarctic sea ice plummet could be tipping point

A dramatic drop in the amount of sea ice around Antarctica has scientists wondering if the continent has hit a tipping point. Read More

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13 November 2017

Pioneering Antarctic women honoured at Scott Base

Three pioneering female scientists have been honoured at New Zealand's base in Antarctica, including the first Kiwi woman to work on the ice. Read More

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10 November 2017

Antarctic tourism booming, but at a cost

Antarctic tourism is booming and visitor numbers are higher than ever seen before, with the original huts from the Heroic Era proving to be a growing attraction. Read More

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9 November 2017

What it's like to camp in Antarctica

Camping out in -25degC weather, several kilometres in the middle of nowhere, certainly comes with some challenges. Read More

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