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Latest news: Antarctica

3-million-year-old Antarctic ice sheets hold clue to rising sea levels

Researchers, including ANU scientists, has reconstructed past Antarctic ice sheet melt, to predict future rising sea levels.

Shane of the Antarctic: ACT Greens leader’s adventures at the South Pole

ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury was an ambassador to the Antarctic Climate Expedition, a floating climate summit and nine-day voyage.

Window of opportunity closing to preserve Antarctic ice sheet

The worst effects of global warming on the world’s largest ice sheet could be avoided if nations around the world succeed in meeting climate targets outlined in the Paris Agreement.  

The Last Great First Expedition fighting for our planet’s future

Shakleton’s ‘Endurance’ Antarctic traverse will be attempted for only the second time in history, by two honourary Australian Scouts in their Last Great First Expedition.

Shackleton Antarctic ship in ‘remarkable’ condition

Members of the crew that discovered the wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton's lost ship say the vessel is in remarkably good condition after 107 years at the bottom of the sea.

Australian icebreaker returns from Antarctica

Australian icebreaker RSV Nuyina has returned to its home port of Hobart from Antarctica after discovering a giant underwater canyon and an undersea mountain on its maiden voyage.

Antarctic ice samples linked to 700-year-old Māori land burning practices

A new study has linked an increase in black carbon levels found in Antarctic ice to 700-year-old Māori land burning practices in New Zealand.

RAAF crews deliver essential Antarctic supplies

Critical supplies have been delivered by RAAF crews to Australia's expeditioners at the remote Mawson research station in Antarctica.

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