Australia’s toxic legacy at Wilkes Station in Antarctica
Antarctica is often considered the last pristine wilderness on the planet. But an Australian base abandoned almost six…
Discovery of badly decomposed whale carcass on Sai Kung beach triggers probe
Hong Kong authorities are investigating the discovery of a severely decomposed whale carcass discovered on a beach in…
Antarctic glacier retreats 8 kilometers in two months, study finds
A study published Monday in Nature Geoscience documents the fastest glacier retreat ever recorded, with Antarctica’s Hektoria Glacier…
H5 Bird Flu suspected on island
Australian Antarctic researchers have detected what they believe to be the deadly H5 strain of Bird Flu on…
Ukraine accuses Russia of detaining scientist ahead of Antarctic conference in Hobart
Australia says it is “gravely concerned” after Ukraine accused Russia of detaining one of its Antarctic scientists over…
Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina ‘makes contact with ocean floor’ near remote Heard Island
Australia’s icebreaker has been involved in an incident in which the ship’s hull “made contact with the ocean…
‘Ends Of The Earth,’ By Neil Shubin — Review
A gripping account of polar exploration written by a scientist who has devoted his entire career to identifying…
Southern Australia in for a wild, stormy and snowy end to winter
Southern Australia will collectively shiver through the last days of winter. The major cold outbreak will follow a…
Scientists Create Most Detailed Map of Antarctic Underwater Canyons To Date
The new data provides a more detailed picture of the effect underwater canyons have on climate change. Photo:…
Athlete microbiome research shapes personalized nutrition
During a presentation at the recent NutraIngredients Active Nutrition Summit in Vienna, Dr. Cotter discussed how exercise can…