- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 24th, 2014
Ginormous Antartic Iceberg Now Heading Towards the Open Ocean
The iceberg formed in last year's November, its official name is B-31
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 24th, 2014
Previously Unknown Crustaceans Found Living on Whale Bones in Antarctica
These newly discovered crustaceans measure just 0.15 inches (3.7 millimeters) in length
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 23rd, 2014
Origin of Odd Duck-like Ocean Sound Around Antarctica Finally Determined
This so-called oceanic quack was first heard by submarine crews back in the 1960s
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 22nd, 2014
New Krypton-Dating Technique Reveals the Age of Ancient Ices
The method was successfully tested in Antarctica recently
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 14th, 2014
Watch: Leopard Seal Is In Love with a Kayak, Cannot Stop Hugging It
The two met while the kayak was visiting Antarctica, some say it was love at first sight
- Physics / Chemistry
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 11th, 2014
Antarctic Detector Captures Third High-Energy Neutrino
The three particles are among the most energetic ever found
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 2nd, 2014
UAS Successfully Used to Measure Antarctic Ices and Topography
University of Kansas researchers demonstrate new airborne capabilities
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 18th, 2014
Moss Resurrected After 1,500-Year Antarctic Slumber
The soft plants can remain in stasis for millennia
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 13th, 2014
Japanese Whalers Are Leaving Antarctica, Sea Shepherd Says
The ships are heading towards Japan, should arrive at their destination in about 3 weeks
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 7th, 2014
Pine Island Glacier May Continue Melting for Decades
Experts find evidence of a similar occurrence some 8,000 years ago
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 23rd, 2014
How the Atlantic Ocean Influences Climate Change in Antarctica
Researchers discover hints of complex mechanism linking the two areas
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Nita
- January 22nd, 2014
Expedition Trapped in Antarctic Ices Brought Back to Dry Land
Dozens of passengers arrived in Australia on January 21
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 22nd, 2014
Success Still Achievable in Reaching Submerged Antarctic Lake
Past attempts ended in failure due to equipment problems
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 17th, 2014
Sea Anemone Species Found Under Antarctic Ice Shelf
The discovery was made during a recent expedition among the ices
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 14th, 2014
Giant Trench Under Antarctica Is Deeper than the Grand Canyon
Geologists say that the subglacial trough developed in ancient times
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 13th, 2014
Pine Island Glacier Enters Self-Sustaining Retreat
This is the primary Antarctic contributor to global sea level increases
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 7th, 2014
Small Drones Show Great Promise for Antarctic Studies
One is already being used to conduct radar studies of ice sheets