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Shark caught on camera in Antarctica’s icy waters

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The Independent UK

Surprise ‘tank’-like shark filmed in unexpected waters for first time

A marine researcher has video evidence of a shark in the Antarctic Ocean

The Independent UK

Origins of ‘gravity hole’ over Antarctica finally unveiled

Researchers found that shifting gravity patterns may have encouraged the growth of Antarctica’s huge ice sheets

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Solar eclipse appears in the sky – but is visible mostly to penguins

Eclipse was only total over Antarctica

The Independent UK

A 'ring of fire' just appeared in the sky over Antarctica. Here's what happened during today's annular solar eclipse

An annular eclipse swept over a remote corridor of Antarctica on Feb. 17.

Space

What time is the annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17?

A 'ring of fire' eclipse is coming to Antarctica on Feb. 17.

Space

First solar eclipse of 2026: Can UAE residents see the ‘Ring of Fire’ on February 17?

The first solar eclipse of 2026, an annular event known as the 'Ring of Fire,' will occur on February 17. While invisible from the UAE due to its remote path over Antarctica and the Sun being below the horizon, live streams will be available. A total solar eclipse will be…

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Lucky few to see 'ring of fire' solar eclipse over Antarctica on Feb. 17

This month's new moon brings an annular (or "ring of fire") solar eclipse, but it will only be visible from parts of Antarctica.

LiveScience

The 8 best winter jackets for men to buy for life, vetted by pros who work in the cold

Recommendations for long-lasting, ultra-warm coats for those who spend more time outside

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Best Destinations for Travel Photography

The world offers many destinations that hold beauty and appeal for travel photographers, but some have proven more popular than others when seeking that perfect shot. From bespoke landscapes to historic villages and buzzing metropolises, these best destinations for travel photography seamlessly blend history, tradition and culture with a little…

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1 week until an annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a 'ring of fire' over Antarctica

The moon will pass directly in front of the sun on Feb. 17, setting the stage for a dramatic annular solar eclipse.

Space

Colder than Antarctica? What caused New York’s life-threatening deep freeze

New York City experienced temperatures colder than parts of Antarctica on Sunday, with wind chills reaching 14 degrees below zero. This extreme cold, driven by Arctic air, prompted rare warnings for millions. The prolonged deep freeze marks the most extreme in at least a decade for many Northeast locations.

The Times of India

What’s hiding under Antarctica’s ice? Scientists uncover 207 hidden volcanoes

Do you think the white frozen sheets over Antarctica may hold a secret? This White, frozen, and solid Antarctica, although it looks quiet but beneath those endless plains of ice something enormous is going on. Scientists have revealed an entire hidden volcanic landscape buried under the continent. A China-led international…

The Times of India

The trip that opened Antarctica to tourists – 60 years on, was it a mistake?

The first tourists stepped ashore at Smith Island and Melchior Islands on the Antarctic Peninsula on January 23, 1966. Since then, the White Continent has become a bucket-list item, with 80,000 visitors last year. US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill speaks with polar explorers and climate scientists to explore whether that…

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NASA shows iceberg A-23A turns Blue: One of Antarctica’s oldest giants

Iceberg A-23A first broke away from Antarctica in 1986. That was nearly forty years ago. Now the iceberg is far from where it began, floating in the South Atlantic, darker in places, soaked through with blue meltwater, and visibly coming apart.

The Independent UK

Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US

Florida won’t be getting hit with massive blankets of snow and ice like the rest of the U.S., but even frosty windshields and a few flurries can feel like Antarctica to people with permanent sandal tans

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Pakistan screens for Nipah virus and Imran Khan rushed to hospital

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. All arrivals to be screened for Nipah virus in Pakistan Concerns for Imran Khan as he is rushed from prison to hospital Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ is serious threat to the world’s oceans Patrols around Niger airport after gunfire…

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Scientists to drill into Antarctica’s fragile ‘Doomsday Glacier’ that poses threat to world’s oceans

Researchers have never drilled into the Thwaites glacier before

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Cruise ship is freed by US Cutter after getting stuck in Antarctic ice

A cruise ship that became lodged in the ice during a voyage to Antarctica was freed by the US Coast Guard.

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Why has a ‘nihilistic penguin’ meme taken over the internet?

A scene featuring a 'nihilist penguin' from Werner Herzog's 2007 documentary, Encounters at the End of the World, has gone viral on social media. The Adélie penguin is shown inexplicably walking inland, away from its colony, the sea, and potential food, towards the mountains in Antarctica. When Herzog asks the…

The Times of India

‘Bleeding waterfalls of Antarctica’: Inside the mysterious crimson 'blood falls' that hide millions of years of frozen secrets

Antarctica is also known to have some of the most extreme and harsh environments on the planet, where life struggles to exist in the freezing climate and harsh winds. However, even in such extreme conditions, there exists a fascinating natural wonder that is nothing short of surprising: Blood Falls, a…

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Not All Penguins Follow the Crowd: The Story of One That Didn’t

Encounters at the End of the World by Werner Herzog is not a typical nature documentary. It does not only explore Antarctica as the frozen wilderness but also as a reflection of the weirdness of life itself. A single but chilling scene of a solitary penguin has remained in the…

Evening Standard

Prince of Wales becomes patron of expedition across Antarctica

Explorer Max Worsley will walk in the footsteps of his father Lieutenant Colonel Henry Worsley MBE, who died attempting the trip in 2016.

Radio France Internationale

French expedition sets sail to preserve Antarctica's 'invisible wealth'

French explorer Jean-Louis Etienne and his crew of eight scientists this week began an expedition to the remote waters of Antarctica, where they hope to gather a wealth of data to demonstrate the benefits of creating protected areas in the icy continent's rich seas.

The Conversation

Beneath Antarctica’s largest ice shelf, a hidden ocean is revealing its secrets

Beneath Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf lies one of the least measured oceans on Earth – a vast, dark cavity roughly twice the volume of the North Sea.

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