Winter in Antarctica is long and dark. Temperatures remain well below freezing. In many places, the sun sets in April and ...

Turkish scientists say research shows risks in Antarctic region from diseases carried by migratory birds to plastic waste ...

Looking out to the future, we see a gradual but also very important shift occurring right under our feet; the Earth's own rhythm has begun to alter an.

The plight of the emperor penguin might be more dire than previously thought. For the first time, scientists have used ...

A recent study reveals Antarctic microbes can produce energy from atmospheric gases at temperatures as low as -20°C through a process called aerotrophy. This ability highlights potential resilience to ...

Navigating monolithic icebergs, massive ocean waves and sub-zero snowstorms, CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator is a workhorse for Antarctic science. In just over 11 years and spread across seven ...

When scientists look at the effects of a warming planet on wildlife, the news is almost universally grim. Animals and plants are falling out of sync with each other. Ecosystems are fraying. Coral ...

New research shows storms in the Southern Ocean are producing more rainfall, revealing a major shift in one of Earth’s most important climate systems. Macquarie Island sits in the remote Southern ...

King penguins are adapting to climate change in a way that seems to help them breed successfully, which is unusual.

Scientists have drawn up the most accurate map of Antarctica, offering background to the continent’s response to climate change.

Climate change may threaten tens of millions more people than previously believed, according to a new study that says ...

The discovery of vast numbers of previously unknown microbial genes in Antarctic waters could improve understanding of how the ocean shapes Earth’s climate.