Science & Environment
The ‘moss forests’ of Antarctica are dying
New research has shown that Antarctica’s lush green moss is drying out and turning shades of red and grey, which scientists say is a sign of death.
Tag: Antarctica
Science & Environment
The bizarre marine creatures of Antarctica
Antarctic seas host a surprising mix of lifeforms – and now scientists can map them.
Science & Environment
Antarctica in Shackleton’s footsteps
In March 2019 the AG Society will partner with Aurora Expeditions for a special voyage to South Georgia and the Antarctic.
Creatura Blog
This Antarctic scale worm is some serious nightmare fuel
If you’re looking for something to have bad dreams about, look no further than the Antarctic scale worm.
Wildlife
A guide to Australia’s penguins
Here’s what you need to know about our waddling feathered friends.
News
New documents reveal possible cover up of five men’s deaths during Antarctic voyage
Robert Falcon Scott has long been blamed for his own death, as well as the death of his four companions during the famous 1912 British Antarctic Expedition. Now, new documents reveal that it may have been the fault of second-in-command, Teddy Evans.
News
Astronomers have new plans for a telescope in Antarctica
Antarctica’s icy temperatures creates ideal conditions for viewing star and planet formation.
News
Scientists discover 91 volcanoes in Antarctica
If one of the volcanoes were to erupt west Antarctica’s ice sheets would be further destabilised while the increase in melted ice would cause sea-levels to rise, scientists say.
News
100-year-old fruit cake has been found in Antarctica
The fruit cake belonged to early explorer, Robert Falcon Scott.
