A new study published in the journal Nature Geoscience revealed that Antarctica is experiencing rapid and unprecedented greening, with vegetation on the Antarctic Peninsula increasing more than ...

In fact, the research showed that vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than tenfold over the last four decades. “The landscape is still almost entirely dominated by ...

With its glaciers and sub-zero temperatures, Antarctica hardly seems like a place of refuge. However, the now icy continent ...

Over the past 40 years, vegetation on the Antarctic Peninsula has grown from less than 1 square kilometer to nearly 12 square kilometers, driven by rising temperatures and climate change.

"Few birds are as likely to start as many arguments among paleontologists as 'vegavis,'" said professor Christopher Torres.

Antarctica, known for its icy landscapes, is experiencing a surprising transformation. In this story, we'll delve into the reasons behind the unexpected greening and the potential consequences ...

Scientists say subtle differences in the colour of seawater will enable them to count tiny - but critically important - ...

The researchers suspect the species may have survived the mass extinction because of their Antarctic location, which would have offered a temperate climate with lush vegetation at a time when the rest ...

Polar regions also tend to be very dry, with annual precipitation below 250mm. So, in fact, they’re cold deserts! So, with these harsh conditions how do plants survive? In the Arctic only about ...

In fact, the research showed that vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than tenfold over the last four decades. “The landscape is still almost entirely dominated by snow, ...