Antarctica is famous for ice, penguins and being the least explored continent on Earth, but there's so much more to the southernmost continent. At Live Science, we ensure you have all the amazing facts about Antarctica and stay updated on the latest Antarctic discoveries. From why Antarctica's sea ice is reaching its lowest level to whether the frozen continent will ever be habitable, our expert writers and editors deliver the best Antarctica news, features and articles for you to read.
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Methane leaks multiplying beneath Antarctic ocean spark fears of climate doom loop
Researchers have discovered dozens of new methane seeps littering the ocean floor in the Ross Sea coastal region of Antarctica, raising concerns of an unknown positive climate feedback loop that could accelerate global warming.
Scientists discover 85 'active' lakes buried beneath Antarctica's ice
Data from ESA's Cryosat-2 satellite has revealed 85 never-before-seen, active subglacial lakes buried beneath Antarctica's ice — 58% more than were previously known.
40-year-old 'queen of icebergs' A23a is no longer world's biggest after losing several 'very large chunks' since May
A giant iceberg called A23a that broke off Antarctica in 1986 is now disintegrating near South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic Ocean, scientists say.
Abrupt changes taking place in Antarctica 'will affect the world for generations to come'
From sea ice to ocean currents, Antarctica is now undergoing abrupt changes — and they are likely to significantly intensify in the future.
Scientists discover long-lost giant rivers that flowed across Antarctica up to 80 million years ago
Large flat surfaces carved by ancient rivers deep beneath East Antarctica are influencing how ice flows across the continent today, according to a new study.
Antarctic sea ice collapse linked to a mysterious spike in ocean salt
Satellite imagery has revealed a yet-to-be-explained rise in the Southern Ocean's salinity. It could be a key factor in the decline of the region's sea ice.
World's largest iceberg, A23a, is disintegrating into thousands of pieces alongside penguin refuge
Earth from space A new satellite photo has revealed that the "megaberg," A23a, is beginning to break apart, spawning thousands of smaller ice chunks around the Antarctic island of South Georgia.
NASA satellites show Antarctica has gained ice despite rising global temperatures. How is that possible?
An abrupt change in Antarctica has caused the continent to gain ice. But this increase, documented in NASA satellite data, is a temporary anomaly rather than an indication that global warming has reversed, scientists say.
