The cryosphere is moving beyond a ‘safe operating space’ for humanity. Is it time for a tenth planetary boundary?
Earth’s frozen landscapes have been pushed beyond safe planetary limits Read More »
Overshooting the cryosphere: potentially irreversible changes with far-reaching global consequences
What temperature overshoot means for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean Read More »
Supercomputers in Australia and Finland power ice-sheet simulations to shape the next IPCC estimates of global sea-level rise
From a science fiction-flavoured geoengineering intervention to a practical, flexible tool for local CO2 management
Shifting focus to enhance seawater’s natural alkalinity for CO2 removal Read More »
Ice basin with one of the greatest potential contributions to reshape the world is also the least understood and explored
International scientists call for urgent research into Antarctica’s last great unknown Read More »
The first of a new fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles heads south from Hobart to circumnavigate Antarctica
Ocean drones set to brave the Southern Ocean for science Read More »
Training artificial intelligence to accurately recognise grounded icebergs from satellite radar images
“Picket fence effect”: First Antarctic-wide map of grounded icebergs Read More »
Antarctic krill larvae can travel much farther by hitching a ride with drifting sea ice, rather than with ocean currents alone
Sea ice creates hidden highways for young Antarctic krill Read More »
Ambitious globally-cordinated campaign to resolve the biggest uncertainties in predicting sea-level rise from Antarctica
Australia’s scientific strength showcased at national Antarctic conference
Antarctic science shapes Australia’s future, say scientists Read More »