For once, it’s not about the penguin, but about the algae it is standing on. Marine macroalgae like these on Macquarie Island contain a variety of substances that could be beneficial to human health. (Photo: Michael Wenger) Antarctic algae may have a stronger...
The planned Turkish Antarctic Research Station (pictured) is to be built in the southern part of the Antarctic Peninsula on Horseshoe Island. Between 24 and 50 people are to be accommodated in the station, which is to operate all year round. The graphic shows the...