Antarctica
Earthquake of magnitude 7.5 hits Drake Passage off South America
The earthquake struck more than 700 km (435 miles) southeast of Argentina's city of Ushuaia, with a population of about 57,000, the USGS said.
Beneath the Antarctic ice: Gondwana's lost world revealed by modern technology
Ancient ecosystem uncovered beneath Antarctic glacier collapse
Antarctica’s only native insect’s unique survival mechanism
Bird flu found in penguin species sparks fear of spread to Antarctica
Researchers found about 35 penguins dead in the Falkland Islands on Jan. 19.
Global warming could release viruses millions of years old entrapped in ice
Polar bear dies due to bird flu for first time
It's likely the polar bear was infected after scavenging dead birds, according to local officials.
Scientists warn bird flu likely to spread further in Antarctica
In October, the first ever recorded case of bird flu in the Antarctic region was detected in brown skua birds.
We have somewhere to aspire: The secret to penguin alertness
A recent study uncovers the unusual sleeping habits of penguins, emphasizing we still have much to learn.
Two women marine biologists from the University of Haifa raise the Israeli flag in Antarctica
They explained Israel’s side of the war against Hamas to colleagues from around the world.
Penguins at risk? Bird flu hits Antarctic region for first time
Scientists have expressed concerns that the outbreak could spread to Antarctica and devastate penguin and seal populations.
New sea creature discovered by scientists in the Antarctic
It looks like something out of a sci-fi film but the research team insist that it is one of many of this strange type of underwater life.
No quick fix to reverse Antarctic sea ice loss as warming intensifies - scientists
This year's sea ice minimum is 20% lower than the average over the last 40 years, equivalent to a sea ice loss nearly 10 times the area of New Zealand.
Are there still pieces of land unclaimed by any country?
Unclaimed pieces of land known as Terra Nullius still exist around the globe.
