"Once-in-a-generation" expedition launched to survey 2 legendary shipwrecks
Researchers will travel to the bottom of the North Atlantic to survey two legendary shipwrecks, once tied to a pair of iconic 19th-century polar explorers.
Antarctica
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
Activist ship's collision with krill trawler called "deliberate attack"
A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
Warming temps force some Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, study finds
A new study finds that warming temperatures are causing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species with extinction by century's end.
Iconic iceberg turns blue, on verge of totally disintegrating, NASA says
Scientists say all signs indicate the so-called "megaberg" could be just days or weeks from totally disintegrating.
U.S. pilot released from Chilean air base in Antarctica after 2 months
Ethan Guo was released on Saturday back to the mainland after two months in Antarctica.
Study on abrupt Antarctic climate shifts
Rapid changes in the coldest place on Earth could have dangerous consequences for years to come, thousands of miles away. In a new study, experts warn that abrupt and potentially irreversible environmental shifts in Antarctica could dramatically raise global ocean levels, resulting in catastrophe for future generations. Nerilie Abram, lead author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Abrupt Antarctic climate shifts could lead to "catastrophic consequences," experts warn
A new study warns that irreversible changes happening in Antarctica, which are caused by climate change, could cause global oceans to rise by meters.
Pilot-influencer stuck in Antarctica
Ethan Guo, the 20-year-old pilot influencer who has been flying across the globe to benefit childhood cancer research, has been stranded in Antarctica since late June.
U.S. teen detained in Antarctica while attempting solo flight to 7 continents
A 19-year-old pilot from the United States has been detained on an Antarctic island and charged by Chilean authorities, who say his flight to the frozen continent was unauthorized.
Teen influencer stuck in Antarctica weeks after unauthorized landing
American teen influencer Ethan Guo has been stuck in a remote part of Antarctica since June.
Remains of researcher who vanished in 1959 found on Antarctic glacier
The remains of Dennis "Tink" Bell, a British researcher who vanished in 1959 in Antarctica when he was 25 years old, were discovered near a receding glacier.
3 people rescued from U.S. Antarctica base in high-risk operation
New Zealand's air force carried out the perilous operation in freezing temperatures and total darkness. U.S. officials called the mission "nothing short of heroic."
What ancient ice could reveal about our future
A group of British scientists is reaching back through time to seek a better understanding of the Earth's climate future. To do so, the researchers have drilled the deepest distance ever into the ice at the bottom of the world. Rebecca Morelle from BBC reports.
Antarctica’s ecosystem hit by climate change
The frozen continent of Antarctica may be far from the world's population centers – but what happens in the rest of the world is having a big impact there. Roxana Saberi traveled to the region with researchers to see what must be done to protect the area.
Penguins at risk in Antarctica
Antarctica is one of the most remote places on the planet, but climate change is hitting it hard. A group of scientists want to know how the warming weather is affecting the chinstrap penguin. For our Eye on Earth series, Roxana Saberi traveled to Antarctica to understand exactly how climate change is impacting them.
Elusive squid seen alive in the wild for the first time in new video
A mysterious Antarctic squid was found alive for the first time in December. Footage of the unprecedented encounter has now been released.
Penguin population decline may be worse than "worst-case projections"
Emperor penguin populations in Antarctica may be declining faster than the most pessimistic predictions, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery.
A trip to the "end of the world"
If you've ever wanted to get on a plane and just fly as far away as possible, head south and you'll land in Ushuaia, Argentina, located in the southernmost tip of South America. Cristian Benavides reports.
Trump's tariffs target remote Australian territory inhabited by penguins
The Trump administration hit the remote Australian territory Heard Island and McDonald Islands with a 10% tariff, but no humans inhabit the islands.
Expedition Antarctica
More than 30 years ago, Robert Swan became the first man to walk to both the North and South Poles. In 2017, he found himself back on the ice, trekking 600 miles across Antarctica with his son, Barney. But this time, the duo set out to complete the first-ever expedition to the South Pole using solely renewable energy. Their mission: prove that if these technologies can work in the harshest environment on Earth, they can work in our everyday lives. Along the way, they faced unexpected obstacles that threatened to claim Barney's limb -- and Robert's life.
Scientists explore Antarctic seabed for first time
Over the past two decades, Antarctica has lost 150 billion tons of ice mass on average every year. The thinning ice glaciers have raised alarms about the urgency of climate change, while offering researchers new depths of exploration. Dave Malkoff has more.
Researchers find never-before-seen ecosystem under Antarctic ice shelf
Scientists have determined that at least six new aquatic species have been thriving under an Antarctic ice shelf.
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