Antarctica

Watermelons Cultivated in Vostok Station

August 3, 2023

Amidst the chilling expanse of Vostok Station, known as the coldest place on Earth, researchers achieved an extraordinary feat – cultivating watermelons in a greenhouse. This pioneering agricultural endeavor not only defied the extreme temperatures but also revealed the adaptability ..

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Taylor Glacier

July 6, 2023

The stunning phenomenon of the ‘Blood Falls’ on Taylor Glacier in Antarctica has intrigued scientists for over a century. Discovered in 1911, the crimson red drool flowing from the glacier has long puzzled researchers. However, recent breakthroughs have shed light ..

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Underwater Landslides in Antarctica

May 29, 2023

Massive underwater landslides in Antarctica have intrigued scientists due to their potential to generate destructive tsunami waves. A team of researchers has recently shed light on the origin of these landslides and the risks they pose. Their findings provide valuable ..

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Eretmoptera murphyi in Signy Island

May 12, 2023

Signy Island, located in Antarctica, is facing a concerning ecological challenge. A flightless midge called Eretmoptera murphyi has been wreaking havoc on the island’s delicate ecosystem. The Influence of Eretmoptera murphyi on Signy Island’s Soil Eretmoptera murphyi has been altering ..

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Spheroidal Carbonaceous Particle

April 26, 2023

Spheroidal carbonaceous particles (SCPs) are microscopic particles that are a component of fly ash, a by-product of fossil fuel combustion. SCPs have been identified for the first time in an Antarctic ice core, according to a new study published in ..

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Claude Lorius – a Pioneer in Climate Science

March 25, 2023

Claude Lorius, a pioneering glaciologist, passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 91. He was best known for his research into climate change, specifically his work in Antarctica which helped prove that humans were responsible for global warming. ..

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Study: Antarctica’s Emperor Penguins May Go Extinct by 2100

December 26, 2022

A new research has found that if necessary conservation efforts are not taken, the populations of up to 97 percent of land-based Antarctic species could decline by the end of this century. About Antarctica’s biodiversity Antarctica has a unique species ..

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The Indian Antarctic Bill- Features

April 7, 2022

The Indian government has introduced the Indian Antarctic Bill-2022, around 40 years after the country had first signed the Antarctic Treaty. This bill has been introduced to monitor and regulate activities at its research stations that are located in Antarctica. ..

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Indian Antarctic Bill 2022

March 26, 2022

A Draft legislation has been approved by India’s Union Cabinet to provide a regulatory framework for research activities of India in Antarctica and also to protect the continent’s environment. Overview: The Ministry of Earth Sciences has piloted the Indian Antarctica ..

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Endurance22 Expedition- Key Facts

February 7, 2022

The Endurance22 Expedition was recently departed on schedule from Cape Town. It is headed for Weddell Sea in Antarctica. About Endurance22 Expedition Endurance22 Expedition was departed by Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust. It aims to locate, survey and film the lost ..

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