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- Colonies of chinstrap penguins have dropped dramatically since they were last surveyed almost 50 years ago, largely as a result of climate change
Average temperatures on the continent have risen almost 3 degree Celsius over the past 50 years, and during that time glaciers along the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula have retreated.
Average temperatures on the continent have risen almost 3 degree Celsius over the past 50 years, and during that time glaciers along the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula have retreated.
Janine Canham was just 12 years old when she fled her home in Lebanon, and now she sees sliding doors as Hong Kong refugees are afforded no freedom
Janine Canham was just 12 years old when she fled her home in Lebanon, and now she sees sliding doors as Hong Kong refugees are afforded no freedom
Wen Xu decides the best way to highlight climate change is by exploring affected places after falling through thin ice to a lake that should not have been there.
Wen Xu decides the best way to highlight climate change is by exploring affected places after falling through thin ice to a lake that should not have been there.
As polar seaways open up, wealth may be redistributed and the geopolitical map may be redrawn. But questions of who owns what might lead to disputes. Can human beings be counted upon to make good decisions for the future of the race?
As polar seaways open up, wealth may be redistributed and the geopolitical map may be redrawn. But questions of who owns what might lead to disputes. Can human beings be counted upon to make good decisions for the future of the race?
The six men overcome some of the most dangerous stretches of ocean in the world in 12 days, suffering from near frostbitten hands and feet.
The six men overcome some of the most dangerous stretches of ocean in the world in 12 days, suffering from near frostbitten hands and feet.
The new base - built by Chinese state-owned company CEIEC - was inaugurated eight years after a fire destroyed its original scientific outpost.
The new base - built by Chinese state-owned company CEIEC - was inaugurated eight years after a fire destroyed its original scientific outpost.
Dutch ultra runner and partner Pere Aurell aim to run an ultra-marathon on every continent and expand their daughter’s horizons in the process.
Dutch ultra runner and partner Pere Aurell aim to run an ultra-marathon on every continent and expand their daughter’s horizons in the process.
Contact with Chilean aircraft was lost 18 minutes after it took off.
Contact with Chilean aircraft was lost 18 minutes after it took off.
China's new polar icebreaker, Xuelong II, has reached Antarctica a little over a month after setting out on Shenzhen on its maiden polar voyage. The first China-made vessel of its kind arrived November 23, 2019, on a mission to deliver supplies to a transfer base near the Zhongshan research station on the resource-rich continent.
China's new polar icebreaker, Xuelong II, has reached Antarctica a little over a month after setting out on Shenzhen on its maiden polar voyage. The first China-made vessel of its kind arrived November 23, 2019, on a mission to deliver supplies to a transfer base near the Zhongshan research station on the resource-rich continent.
A significant number of rich Chinese are eschewing traditional destinations like Europe and the US in favour of off-the-beaten-path travel destinations like Antarctica.
A significant number of rich Chinese are eschewing traditional destinations like Europe and the US in favour of off-the-beaten-path travel destinations like Antarctica.
Beijing is in talks with Chile over use of the Punta Arenas port ‘for the realisation of projects at their bases located in the Antarctic continent’.
Beijing is in talks with Chile over use of the Punta Arenas port ‘for the realisation of projects at their bases located in the Antarctic continent’.
Talks took place in first Chile-China Antarctic Joint Cooperation Committee meeting in Santiago.
Talks took place in first Chile-China Antarctic Joint Cooperation Committee meeting in Santiago.
Shipbuilding is one of the 10 core technologies included in Beijing's “Made in China 2025" industrial strategy, an ambitious plan that will help the country catch up with global leaders in 10 key industrial sectors.
Shipbuilding is one of the 10 core technologies included in Beijing's “Made in China 2025" industrial strategy, an ambitious plan that will help the country catch up with global leaders in 10 key industrial sectors.
Home-made polar research vessel commissioned amid rising tensions with US in resource-rich polar regions.
Home-made polar research vessel commissioned amid rising tensions with US in resource-rich polar regions.
Scientists baffled as Nasa study of satellite data shows amount of ice lost covered area larger than Mexico.
Scientists baffled as Nasa study of satellite data shows amount of ice lost covered area larger than Mexico.
Beijing is leading negotiations to turn Dome Argus into a special zone for ‘scientific research and protecting the environment’, but some researchers say the United States is trying to block the plan.
Beijing is leading negotiations to turn Dome Argus into a special zone for ‘scientific research and protecting the environment’, but some researchers say the United States is trying to block the plan.
Ambassador to China invites Beijing to help develop ports and other facilities as Russia seeks to boost sea traffic in region.
Ambassador to China invites Beijing to help develop ports and other facilities as Russia seeks to boost sea traffic in region.
Professor Ho Kin-chung will on Monday embark on his 16th trip to the Arctic, and the 62-year-old has splashed out HK$1 million from his pension fund on a polar research station.
Professor Ho Kin-chung will on Monday embark on his 16th trip to the Arctic, and the 62-year-old has splashed out HK$1 million from his pension fund on a polar research station.
A chasm and a crack on the Brunt Ice Shelf are creeping closer to one another, and when the two finally meet, a slab of ice will break away and float out to sea.
A chasm and a crack on the Brunt Ice Shelf are creeping closer to one another, and when the two finally meet, a slab of ice will break away and float out to sea.
The Regent Seven Seas’ World Cruise, which kicks off on January 5, 2021, combines optimum luxury with adventure on the high seas, and will make 61 stops in 30 countries
The Regent Seven Seas’ World Cruise, which kicks off on January 5, 2021, combines optimum luxury with adventure on the high seas, and will make 61 stops in 30 countries
Collision happened in Amundsen Sea, breaking the ship’s mast and leaving 250 tonnes of snow and ice piled up on its prow and front deck.
Collision happened in Amundsen Sea, breaking the ship’s mast and leaving 250 tonnes of snow and ice piled up on its prow and front deck.
Colin O’Brady documented his nearly entirely uphill journey – which he called The Impossible First – on his Instagram page.
Colin O’Brady documented his nearly entirely uphill journey – which he called The Impossible First – on his Instagram page.
The two who had been working on a fire-suppression system were found unconscious after a helicopter pilot spotted smoke coming from a building.
The two who had been working on a fire-suppression system were found unconscious after a helicopter pilot spotted smoke coming from a building.
Three nations helped block the proposal for a 1.8 million sq km (695,000 square mile) reserve, that had been supported by 22 other members of the body set up to protect Antarctic waters
Three nations helped block the proposal for a 1.8 million sq km (695,000 square mile) reserve, that had been supported by 22 other members of the body set up to protect Antarctic waters
- Country has been using Russian facility as its home base in the frozen continent.
- Country has been using Russian facility as its home base in the frozen continent.
The strange-looking iceberg was calved from Antarctica’s Larsen C ice shelf in May
The strange-looking iceberg was calved from Antarctica’s Larsen C ice shelf in May