Antarctica

China ramps up construction on new Antarctic station, new satellite images show

The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) stated in a research that the new station, on Inexpressible Island near the Ross Sea, is anticipated to have an observatory with a satellite ground station and could assist China 'fill in a major gap' in its ability to access the continent

Watch: World's oldest ice discovered under 93-feet deep hole in Antarctica

The discovery was made by a student named Austin Carter during a mission in Antarctica.

As global temperatures rise, Antarctica sea ice melts to a record low

The National Snow and Ice Data Center in the United States said Antarctica's sea ice fell to 1.91 million square kms this week, the lowest extent since records began in 1979

Space power China to build ground stations in Antarctica to enhance ocean monitoring

China’s global network of ground stations to support a growing number of satellites and outer space ambitions has evoked concern from other nations that it could be used for espionage, a suggestion that China has repeatedly rejected

Watch: Giant Iceberg, nearly the size of Greater London, breaks off from Antarctic ice shelf

Few cracks occurred in the Brunt ice shelf decades back following which two major cracks were reported

Tourism to Antarctica is back and booming: Is it dangerous for ice and its ecosystem?

More than 100,000 tourists are headed to Antarctica. As the number of tourists rise, so will environmental impacts such as black carbon from cruise ship funnels

Viral video: Woman travels over 30,000 km to carry out world’s longest food delivery

The woman, Maanasa Gopal, recently completed a major feat by making the world’s longest food delivery.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern makes rare trip to Antarctica

Ardern's visit comes as delegations from 26 nations and the European Union meet in Australia to decide the future of Antarctica's pristine waters

Why are scientists sounding fresh alarms on ‘doomsday glacier’ Thwaites?

The Thwaites glacier around the US state of Florida has been given the moniker due to its huge size and the possibility of what could happen if it all melts — seas would rise more than two feet, leading to a climate change catastrophe. Now, new research shows such a scenario is closer than most imag

Explained: What is the Antarctic Bill that Lok Sabha has passed?

The Bill will bring Indian research stations in the Antarctic region under domestic laws. It mandates for expeditions and individual visitors to carry a permit from the government. Flouting any rules prescribed in the Bill can attract a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh and imprisonment up to seven years