Starlink has upgraded the Antarctic’s internet
McMurdo Station will now be able to offer not-quite-high-speed internet
Swiss researchers obtain Southern Ocean data from racing yacht
Antarctica and the Southern Ocean are such a vast and remote area that it is difficult for scientists to obtain accurate real-time data over a wide area and from a wide variety of corners. Therefore, research teams sometimes have to take unusual paths to obtain such valuable data. Groups from ETH Zurich and the Universities […]
USA’s NSF combines AAW and Polar Educators to make STEAM
One of America’s leading sources of science funding is putting artists and teachers where the sun doesn’t shine (for half of the year)
New research vessel for US Antarctic program
The U.S. Antarctic Program is in need of a new research vessel and is now waiting for the green light for the funding of the project.
Thwaites glacier is a growing concern
A new study suggests that the glacier could retreat even faster in the future, with massive consequences for global sea levels.
Emperor penguin chicks migrate further north
Emperor penguin chicks near Germany’s Neumayer III Station migrate up to 600 km farther north than previously thought.
Severe tropical storm kills nearly 600 penguins in Brazil
An unusually severe tropical storm that hit southern Brazil also claimed the lives of many marine animals, including nearly 600 Magellanic penguins.
Warm Water Threatens East Antarctic Ice Sheet
Strong westerly winds and ocean currents bring warm water to East Antarctica and contribute to ice loss from ice shelves.
Shackleton expedition hero receives sculpture at IMO
A bust of Chilean captain Luis Pardo has been on display not only on Elephant Island, but since November also at the International Maritime Organization WMO HQ.
Firn cores show pollutant accumulation in Antarctica
Synthetic pollutants have been found in Antarctic snow since the late 1950s and continue to accumulate there.
Spectacle above the Antarctic sky
Scientists have taken breathtaking photos of the sky over Ross Island. The trigger for the breathtaking spectacle is likely to be the eruption of the Hunga-Tonga Ha’apai volcano.
New protected area: South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
As of July 5, 2022, the entire land and sea area of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is now protected
LATAM resumes flights between Chile and the Falkland Islands
After more than two years of pandemic-related interruption, commercial flights between Chile and the Falkland Islands are now back.
Antarctic glaciers are losing ice at fastest rate in 5,500 years
Uncontrolled ice loss from the two glaciers could contribute to sea level rise of up to 3.4 meters over the next few centuries.
Oxygen deficiency in the ocean – looking bleak for polar marine life
Is marine life facing a mass extinction? Our ability to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions will probably determine that.
Antarctic RINGS – Surveying the Antarctic Ice Sheet Margin
The data gaps in the topography of the Antarctic margins are to be closed with the help of airborne radar measurements.
Ecosystem discovered in “river” under ice shelf in Antarctica
Masses of tiny crustaceans swarm in meltwater rivers beneath the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.
Is there even less time left for the Paris climate goal?
Including all types of emissions shrinks the time to reach the 1.5 degree target.
Microplastics found in fresh Antarctic snow
An average of 29 microplastic particles were found per liter of melted snow, mainly PET.
Southern Ocean receives much more iron from anthropogenic sources
If the iron input to the Southern Ocean decreases in the future due to reduced carbon emissions, iron could become scarce.
“Princess Elisabeth Antarctica”: zero emission polar research
The Belgian Antarctic station remains the only “zero emissions” station in the polar regions.
Underwater hearing test: human vs. seal
According to recent studies, human hearing under water is not as poor as scientists previously thought.
Sustainability in the Polar Regions: How much tourism is acceptable?
At the Dutch Polar Symposium in The Hague, one of the issues discussed was how many visitors and what activities are compatible with nature conservation in the Arctic and Antarctic.
A Musical Journey to Antarctica
A young New Zealand composer brings back special sounds from her Antarctic expedition and presents them in a concert.
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