Antarctica

Penguins bring forward breeding season as Antarctica warms: Study

Penguin breeding is closely linked to food availability, and less sea ice has meant hunting grounds and nesting sites are more available during the year.

New map reveals hidden landscape under Antarctica’s ice sheet

A map illustrates the subglacial landscape of mountain ranges, deep canyons and wide valleys beneath Antarctica.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 14, 2025

Britain's BBC apologised to US President Donald Trump over its editing of his speech.

‘Bleak’ future for seals decimated by bird flu, scientists warn

A colony of southern elephant seals - some infected by bird flu - on a beach in St Andrews Bay on South Georgia island, in the South Atlantic Ocean.

Eliud Kipchoge unveils plan to run 7 marathons on 7 continents

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge crossing the line of the New York marathon in 17th on Nov 2.

Scientists warn against plans to artificially cool polar regions

A fishermen village on Sakrisoya, near Reine, Lofoten, in Norway on Feb 19.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 3, 2025

US President Donald Trump speaking in the Oval Office of the White House on Sept 2.

Colossal iceberg finally breaking up nearly 40 years after leaving Antarctic shelf

A 2024 photo showing the world's largest iceberg, named A23a, in Antarctica.

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits off South American tip, no tsunami risk

Surging tourism is polluting Antarctica, scientists warn

In Antarctic areas where humans have been active, the concentration of fine particles containing heavy metals is 10 times higher than it was 40 years ago.

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