21 May 2026
Antarctica is facing disasters alone, experts warn
Researchers are calling for the creation of a new Antarctic disaster management body, arguing the continent is facing environmental risks that its current governance system is ill prepared for.18 May 2026
Antarctic DNA offers vital clues to pinpointing rising sea levels
Researchers say accurately predicting Antarctica’s impact on global sea levels is an urgent priority that can be achieved by analysing the DNA of tiny land animals, pinpointing the continent’s icy…23 Mar 2026
Microbes can survive dark Antarctic winters and a hotter future by living on air
“It’s a bit like seeing a penguin thrive in a tropical jungle.” That’s how SAEF scientist Dr Ry Holland from Monash University describes new research that has shown Antarctic microbes…18 Feb 2026
SAEF scientists identify priority Southern Ocean genetic hotspots for conservation
New research shows that maintaining and adopting proposed marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Southern Ocean could almost double the protection of genetic hotspots from 28% to ~54%. For the…4 Feb 2026
What will Antarctica look like in 100 years? Five possible future for life on the ice.
Imagine an Antarctica covered in shrubs and grasses, or, scattered with the skeletons of birds, seals and dead moss banks. Imagine it covered with lakes and rivers, or perhaps even…20 Jan 2026
Scientists foretell the future of Antarctic life
A team of scientists has overcome a major challenge in predicting how Antarctic life will fare under future climate scenarios. By turning to ecological theory to bridge long-standing data gaps,…8 Dec 2025
Storms in the Southern Ocean are producing more rain – and the consequences could be global
If you ever find yourself on Macquarie Island – a narrow, wind-lashed ridge halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica – the first thing you’ll notice is the wildlife. Elephant seals sprawl…2 Dec 2025
Southern Annular Mode in most positive state in 1,000 years, review finds.
A new scientific review has revealed that the Southern Annular Mode (SAM), the Southern Hemisphere’s most influential climate driver, is now in its most positive state in over 1,000 years….2 Dec 2025
Temperatures in a patch of Antarctic moss can vary as much as an entire mountain range
Krystal Randall If you were to wander along the parts of Antarctica that are ice-free, you might be surprised to see something soft and luxurious growing right at your feet:…18 Sep 2025
The Chemistry of Antarctic Lakes
A new study, led by SAEF researcher Dr Liza McDonough from ANSTO, has sought to understand the organic molecules in five lakes around Casey Station in Antarctica.9 Sep 2025
Geoengineering is not the solution to limiting climate impacts in polar regions
Five of the most-publicized polar geoengineering ideas are highly unlikely to help the polar regions and could harm ecosystems, international relations, and reduce our chances of reaching net zero by…
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