Antarctica, often regarded as the planet's last true wilderness, harbors unique ecosystems that support extraordinary ...
shows maps of purported Antarctic sea ice extent, or area, from Dec. 24, 1979, and the same day in 2024. Text above the graphic says the extent was larger in 2024 than in 1979. "Ice doesn't lie, but ...
Surface melting for the Antarctic ice sheet appears to have set a record for the 46-year satellite observation period on January 2, 2025. All areas of the Antarctic coast that generally see ...
Scientists have mapped Antarctica’s ice-free ecosystems, highlighting their biodiversity and growing climate threats.
The Antarctic ice sheet is nearly twice the area of Australia and holds enough freshwater to raise global sea levels by 58 ...
A Dec. 26, 2024, Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows maps of ... as sea ice in Antarctica. Instead, scientists have documented long-term changes in many different climate systems ...