Antarctica
News from Antarctica
Academic finds diverse algae on Antarctic mission
The Bristol researcher discovers "surprisingly rich" microscopic communities on her three-month trip.
June 30, 2026Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica
Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986.
June 26, 2026Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered
The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says.
June 10, 2026Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space
This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir.
June 8, 2026US health officials: Hantavirus risk to Americans 'very low'
US health authorities say 18 Americans from the MV Hondius cruise ship have returned to the US, with one testing positive for hantavirus.
May 11, 2026Hantavirus cruise ship part of Antarctic tourism boom that some want better regulated - Reuters
Hantavirus cruise ship part of Antarctic tourism boom that some want better regulated Reuters
May 8, 2026Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.
May 5, 2026South Africa says British national critical after hantavirus case on antarctic cruise - Reuters
South Africa says British national critical after hantavirus case on antarctic cruise Reuters
May 4, 2026Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
February 23, 2026