Through snow and ice: Stamps celebrate Irish explorers Four stamps have been issued by An Post celebrating eight Irish men who played a significant role in the Antarctic expeditions of the 1800s and early 1900s. Ireland • 15 Apr 21
Through snow and ice: Stamps celebrate Irish explorers Four stamps have been issued by An Post celebrating eight Irish men who played a significant role in the Antarctic expeditions of the 1800s and early 1900s. Ireland • 15 Apr 21
Antarctic sea ice in decline since 2014 - study Antarctica's sea ice cover melted by an area four times greater than France in just a few years and now stands at a record low, according to a new study. World • 02 Jul 19
Antarctic sea ice in decline since 2014 - study Antarctica's sea ice cover melted by an area four times greater than France in just a few years and now stands at a record low, according to a new study. World • 02 Jul 19
Plan for Antarctic conservation zone will not go ahead A plan to create the world's largest marine sanctuary in Antarctic waters has been shot down after a key conservation summit failed to reach a consensus, with environmentalists decrying a lack of scientific foresight. World • 03 Nov 18
Plan for Antarctic conservation zone will not go ahead A plan to create the world's largest marine sanctuary in Antarctic waters has been shot down after a key conservation summit failed to reach a consensus, with environmentalists decrying a lack of scientific foresight. World • 03 Nov 18
Antarctic ice shelf crack lengthens Scientists monitoring a rift in an Antarctic ice shelf where an iceberg a quarter the size of Wales is poised to break off say the huge crack in the ice has spread. Science • 02 May 17
Antarctic ice shelf crack lengthens Scientists monitoring a rift in an Antarctic ice shelf where an iceberg a quarter the size of Wales is poised to break off say the huge crack in the ice has spread. Science • 02 May 17
Ozone hole shrinking over Antarctic - researchers The hole in the ozone layer over the Antarctic has begun to shrink, researchers have said. News • 01 Jul 16
Ozone hole shrinking over Antarctic - researchers The hole in the ozone layer over the Antarctic has begun to shrink, researchers have said. News • 01 Jul 16
Iron rich meteorites below Antarctic ice - study Large numbers of meteorites containing high levels of iron could be trapped in a layer just under the surface of the Antarctic ice sheet. News • 19 Feb 16
Iron rich meteorites below Antarctic ice - study Large numbers of meteorites containing high levels of iron could be trapped in a layer just under the surface of the Antarctic ice sheet. News • 19 Feb 16
Antarctic glaciers melting faster than thought Glaciers in part of Antarctica have started to thaw fast, adding to sea level rise that threatens coasts and cities from New York to Shanghai, a team of scientists has said. News • 22 May 15
Antarctic glaciers melting faster than thought Glaciers in part of Antarctica have started to thaw fast, adding to sea level rise that threatens coasts and cities from New York to Shanghai, a team of scientists has said. News • 22 May 15
Antarctic mission over as ships clear ice field A complex international operation to free a Russian ship trapped in Antarctica has ended after the vessel cleared the ice field. News • 08 Jan 14
Antarctic mission over as ships clear ice field A complex international operation to free a Russian ship trapped in Antarctica has ended after the vessel cleared the ice field. News • 08 Jan 14
US to send ship for Antarctic rescue mission The United States is sending a heavy icebreaker to help free a Russian ship and a Chinese icebreaker gripped by Antarctic ice. News • 04 Jan 14
US to send ship for Antarctic rescue mission The United States is sending a heavy icebreaker to help free a Russian ship and a Chinese icebreaker gripped by Antarctic ice. News • 04 Jan 14
US researcher rescued from Antarctic outpost Pilot skill, international cooperation and a lot of luck were to thank for the successful evacuation from a remote Antarctic outpost of a US researcher in apparent need of urgent surgery. Special Reports • 10 Aug 12
US researcher rescued from Antarctic outpost Pilot skill, international cooperation and a lot of luck were to thank for the successful evacuation from a remote Antarctic outpost of a US researcher in apparent need of urgent surgery. Special Reports • 10 Aug 12
