The behaviour of sea ice around the Antarctic continent has often puzzled climate scientists in recent decades, as it has not always kept to predictions. But now the mechanisms are a little clearer and the models more accurate. Photo: Michael Wenger The climatic...
Dark clouds hang over the national Antarctic programs because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to protect the station staff, the programmes were reduced to basic operation. Pictured is Australia’s Casey Station. Photo: Todor Iovolvski / AAD As early as early...
Port Stanley’s airport, Mount Pleasant Airport Complex, is the only airport in the Falkland Islands. The complex is managed by the British Armed Forces and is also the HQ for the local units. Picture: By Donald Morrison from Lochalsh, Scotland – Mount...
Last year, many people around the world took part in clean-up efforts to continue Sarah Auffret’s commitment. These efforts are to be continued this year. Photo: Julia Hager In the period from June 12 to 21, 2020, people all over the world are called for a...
The small midge Parochlus steinenii, which is not one of the stinging species, is only a few millimeters in size. Until now, the animals have only been found on sub-Antarctic islands, but could also thrive in Antarctica due to global warming. Photo: Nanopore Insects...