Antarctica

COVID-19 Now On All 7 Continents As Antarctica Reports First Cases

Chile reported 36 positive coronavirus tests at its Gen. Bernardo O’Higgins Riquelme research base.
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Massive Iceberg On Collision Course With Island Full Of Penguins

Iceberg A68a is heading straight towards an Antarctic island teeming with wildlife, including millions of birds and seals.
By Cassandra Garrison, Reuters

Antarctica Is Still Free Of COVID-19. Can It Stay That Way?

The only continent free of the novel coronavirus has been called a "safe little bubble."
By Cara Anna and Nick Perry, AP

Climate Change Could Mean More Of Antarctica Turning Green With Algae

Snow algae is already a part of summer on the Antarctic Peninsula. A warming planet may mean a lot more of it.
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Playful Penguins Struggle To Keep Atop A Slippery Floating Chunk Of Ice

Caution: Slippery when wet.
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NASA Reveals Startling Images From Antarctica's 'Hottest Days On Record'

Aerial views of Antarctica's Eagle Island show the dramatic melting that took place during a major February heatwave.
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Antarctica Hits 64.9 Degrees, Highest Temperature Ever Recorded On Continent

Cracks in the Pine Island Glacier have "grown rapidly" in just the last few days, reports the World Meteorological Organization.
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INSIDIOUS: Plastic Invades Some Of The Planet’s Most Remote Places

Plastic trash is everywhere. And it's not going away.
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'Rarest Penguin On Earth' Caught On Camera In Antarctica

It may be the only one of its kind on the planet.
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American Colin O'Brady Completes Historic Solo Trek Across Antarctica

The 33-year-old from Oregon is the first person to cross the continent unaided.
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