Global team of researchers compile comprehensive picture of the species found in world's most remote continent A pioneering ...

Researchers unveil a new map and classification system that will help protect the unique plants and animals of Earth's most remote and fragile continent.

A new map of the South Orkney Islands has been released by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) - the first UK published, ...

Antarctica, often regarded as the planet's last true wilderness, harbors unique ecosystems that support extraordinary biodiversity and contribute to global diversity and environmental stability.

Our scientists carry out globally significant research in one of the most challenging environments in the world, alongside ...

The shapes of the Earth can lead to mysterious curiosities. On this occasion, thanks to Google Maps. Because the satellite mapping tool has allowed us to discover a striking figure ...

Land Information Minister and Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Antarctica this week to see New Zealand’s ...

Sue Halliwell marks the 150th anniversary of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s birth by tracing his ill-fated British ...

The map will use high resolution remote sensing ... but also important data for detection of the change of Antarctica land coverage in a long run, Cheng said. China's Xuelong (Snow Dragon) ice ...

Now, a team led by researchers at UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Ecosystem Science has developed a high-resolution map and hierarchical classification system of Antarctica’s ice-free lands ...