The Latest Breaking News from Antarctica

The Polar Star, commissioned in 1976, breaks its old record by reaching the Bay of Whales on Feb. 17.

They are aiming to conquer marathons in all seven continents and have just one more to go.

Strategic and scientific motivations are not always neatly separable, but it’s clear Australia’s renewed interest in Antarctica is spurred in part by China

The federal government’s major package of new funding for Australia’s Antarctic program, announced on Tuesday, promises an additional A$804.4 million over the next decade.

International stability is vital for the ongoing protection of areas such as Antarctica, which rely on a treaty based purely on trust.

In a recent study, researchers found that tourists and scientists are polluting Antarctica and its changing the continent's climate for the worse.

Every summer, as the sea ice surrounding Antarctica retreats, tens of thousands of tourists and scientists flock to the landmass by boat and plane. The remote continent is becoming increasingly accessible – during the 2019-20 season, the number of sightseeing visitors reached 74,000, with the vast majority travelling by ship.…

Black carbon pollution, which is generated by burning fossil fuels, causes snow to darken, absorb more solar energy and melt faster

Australia will spend just over A$804 million ($578 million) to buy drones and helicopters and set up mobile stations in Antarctica to strengthen Australia's national interests, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Tuesday.