Antarctica
Antarctic researchers gain insights from on high as they count seals from space
Scientists used satellite images and more than 300,000 volunteers to count Weddell seals, a key Southern Ocean indicator species
Eva Corlett in Wellington
19, Sep, 2022 @7:00 PM
Why we should forget about the 1.5C global heating target | Bill McGuire
Working to prevent every 0.1C rise can still give us hope, says Bill McGuire, professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards at UCL
Bill McGuire
12, Sep, 2022 @4:48 PM
Siberian tiger v bear: even David Attenborough ‘wowed’ by Frozen Planet II
The BBC’s new wildlife series overcame photography challenges with hi-tech equipment and years of patience
Tara Conlan
10, Sep, 2022 @2:30 PM
The million year ice project: the quest to find the oldest ice on Earth
Australia’s most ambitious over-snow Antarctic expedition in a generation is under way. In this edited extract from Griffith Review, meet the man searching for prehistoric ice to unlock the mysteries of our planet
Jo Chandler
26, Aug, 2022 @8:00 PM
Fate of ‘sleeping giant’ East Antarctic ice sheet ‘in our hands’ – study
Melting of the world’s biggest ice sheet would cause catastrophic sea level rise, but can be avoided with fast climate action
Damian Carrington Environment editor
10, Aug, 2022 @3:00 PM
‘Polar Preet’ aims to become first woman to trek solo across Antarctica
Preet Chandi, first woman of colour to complete a solo unaided trip to the South Pole, announces plans for her next trip
Cash Boyle
16, Jul, 2022 @2:21 PM
Antarctica bathed in dazzling colours in afterglow of Tonga eruption
Scientists say aerosols thrown into stratosphere in January responsible for volcanic twilight ‘afterglows’
Eva Corlett in Wellington
15, Jul, 2022 @1:30 AM
US accuses UK of exploiting Russia tensions to fish highly prized species
After Russia rejected agreed catch limits, Britain unilaterally licensed boats to hunt toothfish near Antarctica – a move the US says breaches international rules
Karen McVeigh and agencies
24, Jun, 2022 @5:00 AM
Winter solstice: Australia celebrates shortest day of the year with icy swims and lantern festivals
Antarctic researchers got in first with a dip in a sub-zero pool, but there are other feats of endurance, and creativity, to mark the shortest day of the year
Royce Kurmelovs
21, Jun, 2022 @3:38 AM
Microplastics found in freshly fallen Antarctic snow for first time
New Zealand researchers identified tiny plastics, which can be toxic to plants and animals, in 19 snow samples
Eva Corlett in Wellington
08, Jun, 2022 @3:09 AM
‘Hidden world’ of marine life discovered in Antarctic ‘river’ under ice
New Zealand scientists ‘jumping up and down’ at find during investigation of climate-induced melt of ice shelf
Eva Corlett in Wellington
06, Jun, 2022 @3:30 AM
Endurance shipwreck threatened by global heating, says marine archaeologist
Exclusive: Marine archaeologist warns of ocean acidification and melting ice, as well as robotic technology that could enable thefts
Dalya Alberge
15, May, 2022 @3:50 PM
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