News
Explorers complete epic Shackleton journey
After 72 hours of subantarctic conditions and a blizzard, two explorers have completed an exhausting re-creation.
Tag: Antarctica
News
Shackleton expedition straying off course
Tim Jarvis and his crew don’t know that they are straying off course a week in to their replica Antarctic journey.
History & Culture
The third man factor: a saviour within?
Pushed to the brink of exhaustion, lone adventurers have been known to seek solace from a surprising source.
News
Leech cocoon fossil is remarkable discovery
An ancient soft-bodied organism discovered in a cocoon could open doors for fossil research.
Adventure
Tracing Shackleton’s treacherous steps
An Aussie adventurer is about to recreate Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated 1914 Antarctic expedition.
News
Life discovered 20m under Antarctic lake
Ancient bacteria found thriving beneath a frozen lake could hold clues to life on other planets.
News
Australian volcano about to erupt?
A volcano on the Australian sub-Antarctic territory of Heard Island is showing signs of eruption.
Destinations
Best Antarctic photos of 2012
Antarctic travellers pit themselves up against each other for the best shot, with some suprising results.
Destinations
Macquarie Island: sub-Antarctic wilderness
Smack-bang in the midst of the foaming Southern Ocean lies Macquarie Island, a tiny haven of wildlife.
Science & Environment
Photographing the shades of Antarctica
After 20 years of travelling to Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic, David Neilson has captured the region’s many moods.