Antarctica

Revenge served cold: Was Scott of the Antarctic sabotaged by his angry deputy?

09 Oct 2017

On February 11, 1913, the world woke to the headline “Death of Captain Scott. Lost with four comrades. The Pole reached. Disaster on the return”. A keenly anticipated, privately funded scientific venture “off the map” had turned to tragedy, writes Chris Turney.

Did Teddy Evans fatally undermine Scott of the Antarctic?

05 Oct 2017

The 1912 death of Scott of the Antarctic and four companions has long been blamed on poor planning by Scott, but documents discovered by a UNSW researcher reveal a different story – and a possible cover up.

How Antarctic ice melt can be a tipping point for the planet’s climate

13 Sep 2017

New research has prompted warnings that melting Antarctic ice can trigger effects on the other side of the globe.

Antarctic salt-loving microbes provide insights into evolution of viruses

22 Aug 2017

UNSW Sydney scientists studying microbes from some of the saltiest lakes in Antarctica have discovered a new way that the tiny organisms can share DNA that could help them grow and survive.

Stronger winds heat up West Antarctic ice melt

18 Jul 2017

The high rate of ice melt along the West Antarctic Peninsula is being driven by strengthening winds on the opposite side of the continent, up to 6000km away, new research suggests.

UNSW climate scientist wins top international award

13 Jul 2017

UNSW's Matthew England has been awarded the prestigious 2017 Tinker-Muse Prize in recognition of his outstanding research, leadership and advocacy for Antarctic science.

Changing Antarctic waters could trigger steep rise in sea levels

06 Jan 2017

Current changes in the ocean around Antarctica are disturbingly close to conditions 14,000 years ago that led to the rapid melting of the Antarctic ice sheets and a three metre rise in global sea levels, new research shows.

Scientists need to engage more with the public to secure funding

02 May 2016

Research expeditions shouldn't need to rely on governments for funding, write Chris Turney and Christopher Fogwill.

Giant iceberg decimates Antarctic penguin colonies

12 Feb 2016

Adélie penguin numbers at Cape Denison in Antarctica have crashed from more than 160,000 birds in 2011 to just a few thousand following the grounding of a giant iceberg in Commonwealth Bay.

Research shows reality of runaway ice loss in Antarctica

30 Nov 2015

An international team of scientists has revealed the potential for runaway ice loss in Antarctica.

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