Antarctica holds a significant amount of meteorites, but global warming is causing them to vanish, with up to 76% projected to disappear by 2100. [ more ]
Emperor penguins are on the pathway to EXTINCTION, study warns
Emperor penguins are facing extinction due to climate change, with breeding failures in multiple colonies being linked to declining sea-ice levels. [ more ]
It cost more than $500m but this high-tech ship isn't doing science
The high-tech Antarctic icebreaker ship, RSV Nuyina, purchased for $528 million by Australian taxpayers, has not completed any scientific research voyages since its launch.
A Department of Finance report raised concerns about the lack of time allocated for marine science on the RSV Nuyina and questioned whether one vessel was sufficient for its intended purpose. [ more ]
Antarctica was one of the few places without bird flu. Not anymore.
Deadly strain of bird flu found in mainland Antarctica, posing a threat to penguin colonies and other unique wildlife.
Avian influenza detected in skuas near an Argentine base on the Antarctic Peninsula, raising concerns about mass mortality of continent's wildlife. [ more ]
Antarctica sea ice reaches alarming low for third year in a row
Sea ice coverage around Antarctica dropped below 2m sq km for the third consecutive year, indicating a regime shift and critical transition.
The past three years have been the three lowest on record for Antarctic sea ice extent, with scientists observing a significant decline in sea ice coverage. [ more ]