Our planet is divided into seven continents, each with its own unique landscapes, cultures, and ecosystems. From the frozen ...

“Soil in Antarctica is mostly poor or non-existent, but this increase in plant life will add organic matter, and facilitate soil formation – potentially paving the way for other plants to grow. This ...

Researchers have generated the first dataset of water flow beneath the entire Antarctic Ice Sheet, which will lead to more ...

The White Continent’s history is not ancient ... in this tremendous book that is a must-read for all adventure lovers. After reaching Antarctica, the Endurance became trapped and crushed ...

Did you know that the driest continent on Earth is Antarctica? Many people think of deserts like the Sahara, but Antarctica receives even less precipitation. Some parts of it, like the McMurdo Dry ...

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Researchers have generated the first dataset of water flow beneath the entire Antarctic Ice Sheet, which will lead to more accurate projections of sea level rise. The team modeled Antarctica's ...

A portion of the world's iciest, coldest continent is "greening" at a dramatic ... 1986 to nearly 14.3 square miles in 2021. The warmer Antarctica gets, the greener it gets: "Antarctica has ...

Global team of researchers compile comprehensive picture of the species found in world's most remote continent A pioneering ...

A team of scientists from Bowling Green State University are currently en route to Antarctica in search of groundbreaking new data that could play a key role in the future of climate research.

What is a continent? We think of it as a large body of land surrounded by the sea, aka, ocean. There are a few continent sized countries. Australia is the only continent that is also one country.