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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. Mar
10
2022
Six stunning photos from the Antarctic solar eclipseA total solar eclipse passed over Antarctica on December 4, 2021, a rare and exciting celestial event for the southernmost continent. Feb
28
2022
Looking back at McMurdo's historyThe 'McMurdo Museum' shows residents what life on station was like in years past Oct
04
2021
Antarctic ice shivers from distant earthquakesAntarctica is the most remote continent on Earth, but new research shows it is still connected to what happens in the rest of the world. A new study finds large earthquakes can cause ice on the slopes of Antarctica's Mt. Erebus to quiver and vibrate, even when the quake happens thousands of miles away. Sep
20
2021
Scoping Out The Seal Mating SceneBiologists have been observing how male Weddell seals secure prime locations when courting females to learn more about the southernmost mammal's mysterious breeding behavior. Sep
07
2021
Meet The Penguin MisfitsLooks are important for Adelie penguins, but they may not be as critical for breeding as biologists previously thought. Aug
23
2021
Coldest, Driest, Saltiest Antarctic Soils Might Be Inhospitable To LifeSome Antarctic soils might be the only environments on Earth microbes can't colonize, a finding that goes against scientists' expectations of our planet's habitability.
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