Penguin brings a fresh scent to the world of perfumes
A Canadian perfume manufacturer will be adding a touch of Antarctica with its new product from January 2024, and emperor penguins play an important role.
High mortality among young elephant seals on South Georgia
The avian flu that was detected on South Georgia in October has meanwhile taken hold of the island and elephant seals are also showing an increasing number of deaths, especially among pups.
Kerguelen and lithospheric uplift
Physicists have noted that seismic activity in the Kerguelen archipelago could be linked to the retreat of the Cook glacier since 1999.
Windracer – New BAS drone project in Antarctica
British Antarctic Survey relies on low-cost, low-emission drone technology for research this season
Studying Antarctic Sea Ice with Swiss Hi-Tech
The SnowMicroPen developed at the Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research will help to find explanations for the massive sea ice loss in Antarctica.
Avian influenza reaches South Georgia
What has long been feared has now come to pass: The highly pathogenic HPAI-H5N1 avian influenza virus has reached South Georgia and cases have been confirmed by BAS.
Swiss racing team manages entry for Southern Ocean sailing race
Swiss skipper Oliver Heer and his team have officially made to the list of Vendée Globe 2024 participants, which will include sailing along sub-Antarctic waters.
More regulations to protect Antarctic wildlife from avian flu
U.S. officials are setting stricter rules for their Antarctic season this year to prevent the introduction of avian flu by their personnel.
Breeding failure in emperor penguins last winter – and this year?
According to a study, 4 out of 5 emperor penguin colonies in the Bellinghausen Sea lost all their chicks last southern spring due to poor ice conditions. This does not bode well for this year with its record low sea ice.
When Antarctic stations cause pollution
A study conducted near an Australian station reveals significant marine pollution linked to poor waste management.
Dimming – (no) protection for the polar ice sheets
To reduce the effects of increased solar radiation on ice melt, Earth should be dimmed, but Swiss researchers warn against this.
Research looks to even more accurate monitoring of the Southern Ocean
The Southern Ocean plays a crucial role in the Earth’s climate system and its monitoring is therefore to be intensified. To this end, scientists are now discussing it at the SOOS meeting in Hobart, Australia.
Extreme events in Antarctica go up, are environmental protocols still enough?
A study indicates that extreme events in Antarctica will increase, not least due to climate change, and it calls existing environmental protection protocols into question.
More protection from enemies despite neighbor dispute in king penguins
Since more eyes detect aggressors earlier, king penguins are better protected in very dense groups, despite more hostilities with neighbors.
Heat waves in the Arctic Ocean
Many countries in Europe, parts of the USA and Canada, and also large parts of Russia are currently experiencing massive heat waves. Anyone thinking that a dip in the sea will cool things down will be disappointed, because the oceans are also affected by an unprecedented rise in temperature. Since May/June, this has been extending […]
Erebus and Terror back in the Southern Ocean thanks to two brothers
Thanks to the dediocation of two brothers in Scotland, the two famous ships Erebus and Terror are once again sailing in the Southern Ocean and taking scientific data.
Tiny nanospheres hold solution to big Antarctic mystery
The blood-red color of the famous Blood Falls in Antarctica mainly comes from small oxidized nanospheres made of various materials and rich in iron.
Prestigious award for two well-known Antarctic researchers
The two Antarctic researchers Alain Hubert and Professor Jérôme Chappellaz will receive the rarely awarded and coveted “Belgica Medal” for their lifetime achievements in Antarctica.
Young macaroni penguins go a long way for food
A brand new study shows that macaroni penguins migrate more than 2,500 kilometers down to the Antarctic pack ice to reach their preferred food.
China starts construction of its third polar-going vessel
China’s ambitions in the polar regions get another boost with the construction start of its third polar-going vessel, which will also carry deep-sea submersibles
Testing patience at the South Pole – Infrastructure goes before research projects
Physicists planning big at the South Pole are facing a tough test of patience as the US National Science Foundation is forced to postpone the construction of new telescopes and neutrino detectors due to pressing infrastructure problems.
Below-average sea ice extend predicted for the Arctic and Antarctic
An outlook on polar sea ice development this year does not bode too well, especially in Antarctica.
Fancy or solemn – solstice in the polar regions
At one end of the world, people celebrate the longest day festively, while at the other end, the longest night is celebrated rather extravagantly.
Kick-off meeting of South Georgia MPA review shows important results and achievements
At a meeting to kick off the review of protected marine areas around South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, experts presented key results and achievements from the past five years of conservation efforts and research.
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