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30 Sep 2026
International scientists call for urgent research into Antarctica’s last great unknown
Scientists are calling for a global campaign to study the Wilkes Subglacial Basin, one of the most important regions on Earth for predicting future sea-level rise. -
11 Sep 2026
Antarctic bacteria share ‘life‑support’ genes to survive extreme conditions
Unrelated Antarctic soil microbes share the tools for survival by transferring genes among themselves, including genes that allow them to make energy from the air itself. -
11 Aug 2026
It’s time to put Antarctica on the map in extinction risk assessments
Antarctic researcher Madison Farrant is helping highlight a major conservation blind spot, a continent rich in unique species but lacking basic extinction assessments. -
18 Jun 2026
Antarctica offers 30 years of predictability in sea-level rise
Three decades of clarity provide a window for coastal planning. Antarctica has long been a wild card in sea-level projections, combining an enormous and unmatched ice mass with large uncertainties… -
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…
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