Global sea levels could rise by up to 13ft if the Western Antarctic Ice Sheet collapses, a ‘significantly’ worse outcome than scientists had predicted, study warns. Harvard University researchers were working on another project when they realised the West Antarctic ice sheet was producing more water than usual. Rising global temperatures mean there is a possibility … Read more
An ancient meteorite that exploded in mid-air 430,000 years ago left behind unusual particles of matter in the mountains of Antarctica, a new study reveals. An international team of space scientists, led by the University of Kent, examined ‘extra-terrestrial particles’ recovered from the summit of mountain Walnumfjellet in the Sør Rondane Mountains of Queen Maud … Read more
‘A fortunate accident’: Scientists stumble across sea creatures living in -2°C water on the Southern Ocean seabed underneath Antarctica British Antarctic Survey researchers drilled a borehole through 900m of ice They then ventured further through the ocean water and down to the sea floor Here they ricocheted off a large boulder and a camera caught sight … Read more
The ill-fated Atlantic iceberg A68 that broke off from Antarctica in 2017 has suffered another major spilt. Between Tuesday and Thursday this week, a new smaller iceberg, called A68g, measuring 33 miles in length and 11.5 miles in width, calved from the largest remaining portion of the berg, A68a, in the South Atlantic Ocean. The new split … Read more
‘If you’ve printed out an itinerary, throw it away,’ says Adam, the trip leader of Oceanwide Expeditions’ Hondius ship, as we gather for a briefing en route to the world’s largest desert – Antarctica. The initial plan for the ten-day expedition has changed, he says, and now we’ll venture below the Antarctic Circle, something that … Read more
After nine months of ever-changing rules and disruption, many of us will be happy just to travel somewhere safe, sunny and hassle-free this year. In fact, 2021 promises to be a bumper one for great things to see and do with plenty of new openings, anniversaries and sports and cultural events planned. With fingers firmly … Read more
Let it glow, let it glow, let it glow! Here we present 25 of the best aurora pictures taken around in the world in 2020 – and they are sure to make your eyes light up. They are part of the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year collection, which is curated each year by travel … Read more
Let it glow, let it glow, let it glow! Here we present 25 of the best aurora pictures taken around in the world in 2020 – and they are sure to make your eyes light up. They are part of the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year collection, which is curated each year by travel … Read more
Ed Sheeran appears to reminisce about a trip to Antarctica with wife Cherry Seaborn nine months before their daughter Lyra Antarctica was born on new song Afterglow. In the romantic track, which was released at 11am on Monday, the star sings about being: ‘love drunk waiting on a miracle, trying to find ourselves in the … Read more
Lorde paints an incredible picture of Antarctica while calling her 2019 trip to the End Of The World ‘cooler’ than the VMAs and Met Gala By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com Published: 01:41 GMT, 11 December 2020 | Updated: 01:46 GMT, 11 December 2020 Lorde has reached the top of the pop music world in terms … Read more