The jump of highly pathogenic avian influenza to people is one of the worst nightmares for virologists, but at the moment the ...

Antarctica, despite its harsh conditions, is home to unique species like leopard seals, emperor penguins, and icefish. These animals exhibit remarkable adaptations for survival, from the emperor ...

A new and nearly complete skull of Vegavis iaai discovered in Antarctica suggests that modern birds originated before the end ...

Scientists have found evidence for an ancient sea passage linking currently isolated areas of Antarctica ... of animals that don't disperse very well because the adults don't move at all and ...

In parts of Antarctica the winter temperature can be minus 60°C. Scientists do experiments to see how the cold affects humans of the world. They also look at the animals and any plants.

It's part of a broader research campaign to better understand changes to the nearby Denman Glacier — the fastest-melting glacier in East Antarctica ... program that all works together to ...