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Antarctica

Frozen ice core from Antarctica offers rare 6 million year glimpse into Earth’s past

Scientists have recovered the oldest known ice ever found, preserved for around six million years, in a discovery that is being described as a unique “time capsule” of Earth’s prehistoric climate history. The ice provides an unprecedented opportunity to study atmospheric and environmental conditions from a period far earlier than previously available records.

22 May 2026-16:44
Moderate earthquake strikes near Balleny Islands region south of Antarctica

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck the South Pacific Ocean near the Balleny Islands region on Friday, May 22, 2026, in waters located hundreds of kilometres from Antarctica, according to seismic monitoring data.

22 May 2026-16:40
World record: China drills 3,413 meters into Antarctic ice

China has reached a major milestone in Antarctic exploration after successfully drilling through 3,413 meters of ice to access the area above the Qilin Subglacial Lake, setting a new global record for hot-water drilling in polar regions.

28 Apr 2026-13:45
Emperor penguins officially moved from threatened to endangered status

On April 9, the largest of all penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) were officially moved from threatened to endangered status by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

10 Apr 2026-11:14
Antarctica’s ice loss endangers emperor penguins

The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as the loss of ice in Antarctica, caused by rising temperatures, threatens its habitat and survival.

09 Apr 2026-20:19
Partial solar eclipse to illuminate skies on Sept. 21

The second and finalsolar eclipse of 2025 is set to occur on September 21, the Astrophysics Department of Baku State University's Faculty of Physics has announced.

16 Sep 2025-13:47
Scientists warn of rising pollution threat in Antarctica

Antarctica, once viewed as one of Earth’s last pristine frontiers, is facing increasing environmental strain from human presence.

21 Aug 2025-14:39
US teen pilot stranded in Chilean Antarctica after charges dropped

A 19-year-old American pilot remains stuck in Chilean Antarctica despite the recent dismissal of criminal charges against him. The teen had been detained over allegations related to unauthorized entry into restricted areas.

14 Aug 2025-14:34
British explorer’s remains found in Antarctic glacier 65 years after tragic accident

The remains of Dennis “Tink” Bell, a young British meteorologist who died in a glacier accident in Antarctica in 1959, have been recovered after more than six decades.

11 Aug 2025-13:56
New Zealand crew braves harsh Antarctic conditions in 20-hour evacuation

In a daring and complex 20-hour operation, the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has successfully evacuated three U.S. researchers from the remote McMurdo Station in Antarctica. The high-stakes mission was carried out under extreme weather conditions, including subzero temperatures, total darkness, and an improvised ice runway.

07 Aug 2025-12:58