The first icefish was discovered in 1927, swimming in the frigid waters of the southernmost extreme of the Earth, the ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...