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22 Mar 2023
New research reveals how Antarctica’s tiny non-ice-dwelling species survived the ice age
New research published in Biology Letters today shows how tiny Antarctic life, which have lived on the continent since it was part of a forested Gondwana, have been able to… -
21 Mar 2023
Monitoring moss in a sea of ice
“The environment is challenging, primarily for the humans, but not the drones.” — Professor Barbara Bollard -
9 Mar 2023
Electricity from thin air: an enzyme from bacteria can extract energy from hydrogen in the atmosphere
It may sound surprising, but when times are tough and there is no other food available, some soil bacteria can consume traces of hydrogen in the air as an energy… -
14 Feb 2023
World-first ‘MossCam’ and smart sensor system developed by UOW researchers
Next summer tune in and watch moss grow in real time. -
6 Feb 2023
Why did the octopus cross the West Antarctic Ice Sheet?
Yes, it was to get to the other side. New transdisciplinary research uses octopus DNA to find new evidence that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapsed during the Last Interglacial… -
23 Jan 2023
A Summer of Science on Macquarie Island
Wondering what our team at Macquarie Island has been up too? Look no further. -
16 Dec 2022
Scientists depart for Casey Station
The team of five are heading south to study the Antarctic moss beds using drones, highly specialised sensor systems, AI and machine learning. -
8 Nov 2022
Sorry to bug you, but insects need our help
Scientists warn we need urgent action on climate change to reduce insect decline and secure healthy ecosystems for our future. -
3 Nov 2022
2023 French-Australian Research Grant recipients announced
Two teams have been awarded the first French-Australian Cooperative Research Grant for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. -
21 Oct 2022
New Antarctic research endeavour opens at Monash University
The frozen ones: Antarctic scientists seek to safeguard Antarctica to create a more sustainable future for all. -
8 Sep 2022
Antarctic Futures
Antarctic Futures is an exhibition, seminar series and early learning program that includes works by artists and scientists who have visited Antarctica.
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