Discover how the Antarctic midge, Antarctica's only native insect, survives extreme cold through unique adaptations.

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A parliamentary report has called on for a second icebreaking vessel and more reliable funding for Antarctic research.

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66 million years ago, Antarctica was lush and temperate. It was home to both the oldest modern bird, and the T-Rex. (photo credit: Mark Witton) A recently analyzed near-complete fossil skull found ...

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Wildlife experiences in Antarctica Believe it or not, Antarctica is teeming with diverse wildlife. The continent is home to a variety of bird species, including albatrosses, skuas, and terns ...

A recently analyzed near-complete fossil skull found in Antarctica has revealed Vegavis iaai to be the oldest known modern ...

Julianne Fernandez parlayed her experience as a University of Cincinnati geosciences student into a career that has taken her ...

Two hundred million years ago, icy Antarctica was a lush, temperate region, home to crocodile-sized amphibians and rhinoceros-sized dinosaurs.