Genetics reveals how fish and seals adapt to Antarctic cold
New research into seal and fish genomes is giving scientists clues to how these hardy animals evolved to survive the extreme cold of Antarctica and...
The Antarctic Sun turns 25
This year marks the 25th anniversary of The Antarctic Sun, the U.S. Antarctic Program’s website for Antarctic news and information....
Female leopard seals are way, way bigger than their male counterparts
New research shows female leopard seals can be up to twice as large as males, a far bigger difference in body size between the two...
Tug of War builds camaraderie between Americans and New Zealanders
A friendly competition brings Antarcticans from neighboring bases closer together for fun and games at the Governor General’s Cup....
Follow the magma: Scientists map plumbing beneath Mt. Erebus for the first time
A 20-kilometer-wide tube of melted rock feeds the lava lake at Mt. Erebus, according to new research that illustrates the plumbing below Earth’s southernmost active...
‘The Nutcracker’ Comes to McMurdo
Residents of McMurdo Station experienced a one-of-a-kind performance earlier this year: a reimagining of The Nutcracker ballet....
Rumbles, booms and growls: Listen to the first recordings of these Antarctic whale calls
Biologists are getting their first real listen to the vocalizations made by Antarctic minke whales, the most abundant yet least understood whale species in the...
Birding club documents frequent flyers around McMurdo Station
Birdwatchers used their free time to catalog the birds calling Hut Point Peninsula their home....
Shedding fluffy baby fur shapes how Weddell seal pups learn to swim
Molting status determines when Weddell seal pups are ready for life in the water more than other developmental milestones, according to new research....
Making a Difference
Col. Denise M. Donnell has chased pirates in the South China Sea and flown all manner of aircraft, from the sub-hunting P-3 Orion to the...
