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As Antarctic sea ice continues its dramatic decline, we need more measurements and much better models to predict its future

After two seasons of record-breaking lows, Antarctica’s sea ice remains in dramatic decline, tracking well below any winter maximum levels observed since satellite monitoring began during the late 1970s.

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Carbon removal: why ambitious 'no nonsense' plans are vital to limit global heating to 2℃

2023 is proving to be a year of climate and weather extremes. Record-busting global air and ocean temperatures, unprecedented low levels of Antarctic sea ice, and devastating fires and floods have been reported across the world.

The Conversation

Taking a giant leap for a new ethics in outer space

The Outer Space Treaty and Moon Agreement need aligning not just with the latest advances in space missions but also with a moral compass, which India can guide

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Devastatingly low Antarctic sea ice may be the ‘new abnormal', study warns

For most of us, Antarctic sea ice is an abstraction – something far away we may have seen on a documentary. But the radiant white sheets of ice floating on the seas around the snowy continent are a crucial component of Earth’s climate processes.

The Conversation

Antarctica may have entered ‘new regime’ of low sea ice as global warming ramps up

Study conducted by Australian scientists describes a ‘breakdown’ in link between sea ice and atmosphere as coverage reaches record lows

The Guardian - AU

Ill worker rescued from reseach station in Antarctica now in a hospital in Australia

An Australian who fell ill while working at an Antarctic research station is now in a hospital in Australia after being rescued by an icebreaker

The Independent UK

Australian government backflips on cancellation of Antarctica penguin surveys

Exclusive: Decision comes after Guardian Australia revealed Australian Antarctic Division planned to cancel or delay science projects

The Guardian - AU

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Australian Antarctic Division accused of hampering Senate investigation into research cuts

Two climate scientists who recently left division tell inquiry former colleagues have been ‘directed to remain quiet’

The Guardian - AU

Antarctica warming much faster than models predicted in ‘deeply concerning’ sign for sea levels

Study finds ‘direct evidence’ of polar amplification on continent as scientists warn of implications of ice loss

The Guardian - AU

An Australian who fell ill at a remote Antarctic base is rescued, authorities say

The man who fell ill is expected to arrive in Australia next week. Until then, he will be cared for in an icebreaker's specially equipped medical facility.

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Australian who fell ill at remote Antarctic base is rescued after daunting mission, authorities say

Authorities in Australia say an Australian who fell ill at a remote Antarctic base is returning home on an icebreaker following a daunting mission to rescue him

The Independent UK

Australia rescues sick researcher from remote outpost in Antarctica

The researcher has been evacuated and is on a ship headed for Tasmania for treatment

Evening Standard

Australia evacuates sick researcher from remote Antarctic outpost

Icebreaking vessel RSV Nuyina sails more than 3,000km to rescue man with ‘developing medical condition’

The Independent UK

Urgent rescue mission launched to save researcher in Antarctic

The icebreaker RSV Nuyina’s journey began in Tazmania last week after weeks of preparation

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The Guardian - AU

Icebreaker sails to Antarctica to rescue sick Australian expedition member

Exclusive: RSV Nuyina steaming 3,500km to Casey station to pick up the person who needs treatment for a ‘developing medical condition’

The Week

The extinction threat to emperor penguins caused by climate change

Thousands of emperor penguin chicks are thought to have died across Antarctica last year as a result of a “catastrophic breeding failure”.

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's investigation into sexual harassment and assault at Antarctica's McMurdo Station

Many women who work at McMurdo Station, the main United States research base in Antarctica, say the isolated environment and macho culture have allowed sexual harassment and assault to flourish

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s $528m Antarctic icebreaker wider than initially designed as bridge impasse labelled ‘farcical’

Tasmania’s harbour master says RSV Nuyina’s dimensions significantly changed from original design and ‘windage area’ now too large

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LiveScience

Mass die-off strikes endangered emperor penguin chicks across 4 of 5 West Antarctica colonies

Out of five known emperor penguin colonies in the Bellingshausen Sea region of western Antarctica, four have failed to breed this year as chicks likely drowned in the melting sea ice.

Space

Satellites reveal catastrophic year for emperor penguins amid climate crisis in Antarctica (photos)

Satellite images reveal mass destruction of emperor penguin colonies in climate change-stricken Antarctica as sea ice melts underneath the birds' feet.

The Guardian - AU

I’ve spent 40 years in Antarctic research. Right now it’s facing a climate emergency so we must not put vital science on ice

Antarctica is experiencing disturbing changes – from missing winter sea ice to disintegrating ice shelves – and it’s almost certain things will get worse

The Conversation

I've spent 40 years studying Antarctica. The frozen continent has never needed our help more

After decades immersed in Antarctic science, I’ve learned that physical and biological changes rarely occur smoothly. More often than not, they unfold in sharp steps. Right now, Antarctica’s climate and ecosystems are experiencing disturbing changes.

The Hindu

Warming-induced glacier retreat could create novel ecosystems

Climate change may halve glacier area outside Antarctic/Greenland by 2100, creating novel ecosystems. Depending on emissions, loss may range from 22-51%. These new ecosystems will be characterised by extreme to mild conditions, favouring primary productivity, non-native species & cold-adapted species. Urgent mitigation & protection needed to secure existence, functioning &…

The Guardian - AU

Scientists lament Southern Ocean ‘data desert’, just as climate crisis brings frightening changes

Loss of sea ice and rising temperatures in the ocean around Antarctica have a huge effect on the Earth’s climate, but the ability to track them is lagging

LiveScience

Bizarre, alien-like creature discovered deep in Atlantic Ocean has 20 gangly arms

The bizarre Antarctic feather star was once believed to be one species. Now, scientists have figured out that it's actually eight.

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