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Scientists discover ancient Antarctic fish fossil with a perfectly preserved skullA remarkable fish fossil from Antarctica offers a clear view of early evolution. Koharalepis jarviki, a 380-million-year-old specimen, reve...11 May, 2026, 09.20 AM IST- A tiny lake beside Canada’s oldest ice mass creates a surreal scene from spaceA striking satellite image reveals Gee Lake on Baffin Island, a remnant of the ancient Laurentide Ice Sheet. This ice cap, dating back 20,0...08 May, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Is Antarctica's tourism boom a ticking time bomb for disease and contamination? Here's what you need to knowAntarctica's tourism is booming, attracting over 80,000 visitors. Experts warn this surge increases risks of contamination and disease. A r...08 May, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
- Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journeyArgentina is investigating if it's the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, coinciding with a surge in domestic cases. ...07 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
- Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and diseaseSoaring tourism to Antarctica, driven by climate change fears, raises concerns about contamination and damage to the fragile ecosystem. A r...07 May, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
- A 1986 Iceberg Is Disappearing at Last, Unveiling a Rare and Mesmerizing Blue GlowIceberg A-23A, once the largest on Earth, is nearing its end as vibrant aquamarine meltwater pools form on its surface. These blue spots, a...06 May, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
- NASA Satellite Captures Fiery Autumn Transformation in PatagoniaNASA's Landsat 9 captured stunning images of Patagonian forests ablaze with autumn colors on April 12, 2026. This vibrant display, driven b...30 Apr, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
- End of a giant: Trillion-tonne iceberg, twice the size of Greater London, breaks just before 40th birthdayThe world's largest iceberg, A-23A, has finally broken apart after a nearly 40-year journey. This colossal megaberg, once twice the size of...14 Apr, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
- What Scientists Found Beneath the Southern Ocean Changes Climate ScienceScientists have uncovered new details about iron from Antarctic icebergs. This iron, once thought to boost ocean life and absorb carbon, is...18 Mar, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
- What Lies Beneath the Ocean Floor? 66 Million Years of Climate History ExplainedScientists are unlocking Earth's climate secrets buried deep beneath the ocean. Sediment cores, like ancient books, reveal millions of year...05 Mar, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- Antarctica to lose its entire ice? Scientists warn the frozen continent is on the brink of collapse, alarming changes will leave you stunnedAntarctica faces abrupt and irreversible changes impacting ice sheets, oceans, and ecosystems. Scientists warn of global consequences for s...07 Nov, 2025, 09.15 AM IST
- Antarctica's record-low sea ice levels made 4 times more likely by global warming: StudyResearchers, led by those at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), using climate datasets and models found that Antarctic sea ice reaching hi...21 May, 2024, 05.44 PM IST
- A23a iceberg: All about the world's largest iceberg, three times the size of New York City that is on the move after 37 yearsIn the frigid expanses of the Southern Ocean, a colossal natural phenomenon has captured the attention of scientists, environmentalists, an...25 Nov, 2023, 12.07 PM IST
- Southern Antarctic waters found to absorb as much heat as Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean combinedA new study has found that the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica absorbed the highest amount of human activity-caused heat over the pas...02 Nov, 2023, 02.04 PM IST
- Discovery of a new species: Large creature Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star with 20 arms discovered in AntarcticaThe unveiling of the Antarctic strawberry feather star stands as a testament to the wonders that await discovery in the uncharted depths of...11 Aug, 2023, 07.56 PM IST
- Climate change threatening underwater forests: StudyClimate change is affecting biodiversity on a global scale. In the marine realm, ocean warming and acidification are pushing dominant habit...06 Feb, 2019, 02.27 PM IST
- Warmer oceans set to hit global marine diversity: ScientistsSydney, Oct 19 (IANS) Climate change and warmer oceans are likely to change reef ecosystems worldwide, reducing the diversity of invertebra...19 Oct, 2017, 08.22 AM IST
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