Situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by the Southern Ocean (also known as the Antarctic Ocean), it contains the geographic South Pole. Antarctica is the fifth-largest …

1 Jul 2026 · Antarctica, the world’s southernmost continent, is almost wholly covered by an ice sheet and is about 5.5 million square miles (14.2 million square km) in size.

Cool Australian Antarctic Program news about wildlife, scientific research, stations (bases), expeditioners, ships, the environment and jobs in Antarctica.

The Antarctic comprises the continent of Antarctica, the Kerguelen Plateau, and other island territories located on the Antarctic Plate or south of the Antarctic Convergence.

21 Jun 2026 · Learn about the Antarctic Treaty System and its history. Learn about ice and atmosphere in Antarctica. Learn about weather and climate on the icy continent. Learn about the geography and …

25 Mar 2025 · A team of international scientists compiled decades of data to create a map showing the topography of Antarctica with the ice removed.

Antarctica is the only continent with no permanent human habitation. There are, however, permanent human settlements, where scientists and support staff live for part of the year on a rotating basis.

6 Nov 2025 · Researchers warn Antarctica is undergoing abrupt changes that could trigger global consequences. Melting ice, collapsing ice shelves, and disrupted ocean circulation threaten sea …

4 Mar 2026 · Explore Earth's coldest continent with the latest Antarctica news, articles and features from Live Science.

Meet amazing animals from penguins to sled dogs and discover vehicles and scientific instruments modified to withstand extreme conditions.