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24
2022
Rumbles, booms and growls: Listen to the first recordings of these Antarctic whale callsBiologists are getting their first real listen to the vocalizations made by Antarctic minke whales, the most abundant yet least understood whale species in the Southern Ocean. Oct
04
2022
Follow the magma: Scientists map plumbing beneath Mt. Erebus for the first timeA 20-kilometer-wide tube of melted rock feeds the lava lake at Mt. Erebus, according to new research that illustrates the plumbing below Earth's southernmost active volcano for the first time. Aug
29
2022
Genetics reveals how fish and seals adapt to Antarctic coldNew research into seal and fish genomes is giving scientists clues to how these hardy animals evolved to survive the extreme cold of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Aug
22
2022
Key Antarctic fish species declining due to climate changeNew research finds populations of Antarctic silverfish along the West Antarctic Peninsula are plummeting due to warming temperatures and the loss of sea ice caused by climate change. Jun
06
2022
Shedding fluffy baby fur shapes how Weddell seal pups learn to swimMolting status determines when Weddell seal pups are ready for life in the water more than other developmental milestones, according to new research. May
23
2022
Birding club documents frequent flyers around McMurdo StationBirdwatchers used their free time to catalog the birds calling Hut Point Peninsula their home. May
02
2022
Wintertime flow of Blood Falls caught on camera for the first timeResearchers have caught a wintertime release of brine from Blood Falls on camera for the first time, but the exact cause of the curious phenomenon remains a mystery. Apr
18
2022
Antarctic microbe produces potential cancer-fighting drugResearchers map the genetic machinery behind a natural anti-cancer compound from Antarctica for the first time Apr
14
2022
Ocean giants' appetites are larger than we thoughtBlue whales eat seven Space Shuttles worth of food every year, new research finds Apr
06
2022
Tug of War builds camaraderie between Americans and New ZealandersA friendly competition brings Antarcticans from neighboring bases closer together for fun and games at the Governor General's Cup. Apr
04
2022
Forever chemicals lingering in Antarctic marine mammalsNew research finds Antarctic seals and killer whales still have persistent organic pollutants stored in their blubber, despite many countries having phased out production of these toxic chemicals, some as long as 50 years ago. Mar
24
2022
Antarctic fossils shed new light on the lives of ancient amphibiansFossils of extinct amphibians found in Antarctica are helping paleontologists reconstruct how these ancient creatures once roamed the planet and understand how life evolved in the wake of Earth's largest mass extinction. Mar
15
2022
Where are IceCube's neutrinos coming from?Thanks to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, scientists have identified several types of cosmic structures that produce neutrinos.
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