Antarctic

Researchers Discover Fish Living Half Mile Beneath Antarctic Ice
Researchers discover fish living in the dark in cold waters beneath a half mile of Antarctic ice. (2015-01-21)

West Antarctic Glaciers on Unstoppable Path to Complete Meltdown Warn Scientists
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet is on an unstoppable path to a complete meltdown warn scientists. (2014-05-12)

Scientists Revive Ancient Antarctic Moss After it was Frozen for 1,500 Years
Scientists have revived ancient Antarctic moss after it was frozen for over 1,500 years. Before this it was thought moss could also survive being frozen for 20 years. (2014-03-17)

A High Ridge in Antarctica is the Coldest Place on Earth
Researchers using NASA satellites have determined that the coldest place on Earth is located on a high ridge in Antarctica. (2013-12-15)

Scientists Discover Grand Canyon Sized Rift Valley in West Antarctica
Scientists say they have discovered a one mile deep rift valley hidden beneath the ice in West Antarctica. (2012-07-27)

Scientists Say Emperor Penguins Threatened by Antarctic Sea Ice Loss
Scientists are projecting a major decline in emperor penguins by the end of this century as climate change reduces the extent of Antarctic sea ice. (2012-06-26)

Study Finds Warm Ocean Currents Cause Majority of Ice Loss From Antarctica
A new study has found that warm ocean currents melting the underside of ice shelves are the dominant cause of recent ice loss from Antarctica. (2012-04-26)

GeoEye Releases Satellite Image of Ice Fields Near Adelaide Island for Earth Day
This satellite image from GeoEye shows beautiful ice fields near Adelaide Island. (2012-04-22)

British Research Team to Drill Beneath Three Kilometers of Solid Ice to Reach Subglacial Lake Ellsworth in Antarctica
A British research team is headed to Antarctica for the first stage of a scientific mission to collect water and sediment samples from Lake Ellsworth, which is buried beneath three kilometres (1. (2011-10-11)

A Dozen Underwater Volcanoes Discovered Near Antarctica
Scientists from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) discovered previously unknown volcanoes in the ocean waters around the remote South Sandwich Islands. (2011-07-12)

Shrimp-like Creature Found Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet
Six hundred feet below a massive Antarctic ice sheet, where there is no light, NASA scientists discovered a shrimp-like creature. (2010-03-15)

Strange Sightings in Ocean Depths Off Antarctica
Researchers collecting specimens off Antarctica have found strange creatures. (2008-02-19)