Amazing Antarctic Video Brings Ice to Life
A gorgeous new video is the best way to experience Antarctica without even feeling chilly. Full story
Scientists find Antarctic ice is melting faster
CANBERRA (Reuters) - The summer ice melt in parts of Antarctica is at its highest level in 1,000 years, Australian and British researchers reported on Monday, adding new evidence of the impact of global warming on sensitive Antarctic glaciers and ice shelves. Full story
Journey to the bottom of the Earth
As the Antarctic ice begins to disappear, penguins are at risk: in some areas one species has declined by a stunning 90 percent. NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports from Antarctica.
Seals take scientists to Antarctic's ocean floor
Elephant seals wearing head sensors and swimming deep beneath Antarctic ice have helped scientists better understand how the ocean's coldest, deepest waters are formed, providing vital clues to understanding its role in the world's climate. Full story
Buried Antarctic Lake Yields Hints of Life
Scientists have the first hints of life from a lake long trapped beneath tons of Antarctic ice. Full story
Explorer's rare Scotch returned to Antarctic stash
Talk about whisky on ice: Three bottles of rare, 19th century Scotch found beneath the floor boards of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackelton's abandoned expedition base were returned to the polar continent Saturday after a distiller flew them to Scotland to recreate the long-lost recipe. Full story
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This wider version of the WorldView 1 picture of Vostok Station shows more of the Antarctic wasteland surrounding the facility. Compared with the close-up, this view is rotated roughly 45 degrees clockwise. The skiway on which supply planes land can be seen running diagonally from top center to lowe
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100th Annivesary of Douglas Mawson's Landing
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