Earth News ‘Frightening prospect’: What will happen if Antarctica keeps warming? Despite being far away from civilisation, a melting Antarctic’s "disastrous" consequences will ripple across the world, researchers warn. 20/02/2026
World News Sleeper shark filmed for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep waters A sleeper shark measuring up to four meters was filmed at a depth of nearly 500 meters in the Antarctic Ocean, marking the first recorded sighting of a shark so far south. Researchers say the species may have long gone undetected in the region’s cold, remote waters. 18/02/2026
Earth News Why scientists want to build a wall along the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ The ‘Doomsday Glacier’ already contributes four per cent of annual sea level rise, but can the consequences of climate change be barricaded off? 04/02/2026
Climate Jobs for all: Antarctica needs plumbers, carpenters and chefs Could your next job be at the bottom of the world? Britain’s Antarctic research agency is looking for carpenters, chefs, plumbers, boat handlers, scuba divers, agricultural plant operators for its bases on the frozen continent and you don’t need to be a scientist to apply. 26/01/2026
Earth News How climate change is altering penguin breeding in Antarctica A new study reveals that warming temperatures are causing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species with extinction by the century's end. 20/01/2026
Earth News Penguins are changing their breeding patterns. Should we be worried? The breeding season of the Gentoo penguin in Antarctica has leaped forward by 14 days, sparking concern amongst scientists. 20/01/2026
Earth News Race against time: Scientists store endangered glacier ice in Antarctica Scientists are racing to preserve ice cores from endangered glaciers worldwide by storing them in an Antarctic ice sanctuary. The Ice Memory Foundation aims to protect vital climate records before rising temperatures cause irreversible glacier loss. 16/01/2026
Earth News Antarctic sanctuary opened to save melting glaciers for future science A slice of the Mont Blanc glacier has become one of the first Alpine ice samples to be stashed away in a natural Antarctic freezer for future scientists to study. 14/01/2026
Climate Surging tourism is polluting Antarctica, scientists warn Annual visitors numbered fewer than 8,000 in the 1990s. Last year, more than 124,000 visited. 24/08/2025
No Comment Warming seas threaten Antarctic ecosystems, scientists warn With ocean temperatures rising, marine biologists are racing to understand the fate of species that depend on freezing conditions. 19/06/2025
Earth News Penguin guano could be slowing climate change in Antarctica Penguin excrement releases ammonia that helps form clouds over Antarctica, possibly slowing climate change in the region. 23/05/2025
Climate Iceberg tracks off UK coast could shed light on Antarctica’s future Uncovering the collapse of the British and Irish ice sheet could help predict what's in store for Antarctica. 28/04/2025
Nature ‘Thriving’ ecosystem found hidden beneath Antarctic ice shelf A “serendipitous” discovery offers new insights into how ecosystems can thrive beneath floating sections of the Antarctic ice sheet. 23/03/2025
No Comment The Antarctic Ice Marathon is the southernmost race in the world On Friday 13 December, competitors from all over the world took part in the start of the legendary Antarctic Ice Marathon, an extreme challenge that takes place at an altitude of 700 metres. 18/12/2024
Travel News Antarctica cruise passengers stage hunger strike over cancelled trip The SH Diana is now inching towards its next departure port at 11km/h. 29/11/2024
Nature How did an Antarctic penguin end up in Australia? The runaway emperor penguin was seen attempting belly slides on the sands of an Australian beach. 12/11/2024