Antarctica, the colossal kingdom of ice, is also home to the ethereal ballet of sun mirages, a phenomenon where sunlight ...

The Antarctic summer runs from late November through March, when the sun burns 24-hours per day and temperatures hover around -20°C (-29°F). This period opens climbing season on Mt. Vinson - the ...

are gearing up for the start of the Antarctic summer field season. The first Twin Otter aircraft have arrived at Rothera Research Station, preparations are being made to reopen Halley Research ...

Since 2016, there have been seen several record summer lows, with Antarctic summers 2021/22 and ... with a bright white surface that reflects the sun’s energy back into space – known as ...

Indian scientist explores Antarctic glaciers on research vessel, studying biodiversity and climate change impact in Ross Sea.

The biggest base, Rothera, on the Antarctic Peninsula houses 19 winterers – the population can reach 100 in the Summer. Furthest south still is Halley VI on the Brant ice shelf where the Sun ...

In November 2023, a research team based at Sun Yat-sen University and Southern ... the team conducted predictive research on Antarctic summer sea ice for the 2023/24 season. Their latest study ...

Climbers enjoy great success on Mount Vinson this season. The Antarctic summer runs from November through March, when the sun shines 24-hours per day and temperatures hover around 12°F to 30°F ...