Isolated from the rest of the world by massive oceans and harsh weather conditions, Antarctica has become a habitat for ...

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A research trip to Antarctica uncovered marine life that hadn't been seen before in one of the world's most remote spots.

Antarctic icefish have clear blood, no hemoglobin, and antifreeze proteins that let them survive freezing seas.

In one of the most remote and harsh environments on Earth, three penguin species are telling a story that’s about much more ...

Emperor penguins march along the ice on Cape Washington on Antarctica's Ross Sea. Contrary to popular belief, these ...

Although the continent of Antarctica is usually described as a hostile, frozen wilderness, surprisingly unique animals exist that have adapted to its extreme conditions. Indeed, although this is a ...

Learn how a decade of monitoring reveals why Antarctic penguins are breeding earlier than ever, and what those shifts may ...

Single-celled organisms have managed to make a home almost everywhere, including inside many animals' guts and in nearly all of the world's environments, from hot, geothermal vents to the cold ...

The effects of the warming of the Earth’s climate on Antarctic lakes and seas is a matter of life or death for many plants and animals at the frozen continent. Professor Lloyd Peck, biologist with ...

The finding offers a small window of hope for a polar bear population vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...