Antarctica could soon be colonized by plants and animals as its coastline becomes less icy, according to a new study. An increase in pockets of open water in Antarctica’s sea ice could see ...

Antarctica, often regarded as the planet's last true wilderness, harbours unique ecosystems that support extraordinary biodiversity and contribute to ...

Nicoletta Cannone measured the growth of Antarctic’s only two native flowering plants, Deschampsia Antarctica and Colobanthus quitensis, on Signy Island Rising temperatures in Antarctica have ...

McClintock, 67, will be working from UAB during this National Science Foundation-funded expedition to Palmer Station that continues studies on the potential impacts of ocean acidification on the ...

Australian researchers have created a new detailed map of Antarctica's ice-free land that they say will help protect the ...