News: Antarctica

We have started to collect the most important news related to Antarctica in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• January 12th 2015 – January 2nd 2014
• December 31st 2013 – April 9th 2013
• March 15th 2013 – December 12th 2012
• December 12th 2012 – April 6th 2012
• March 6th 2012 – November 2nd 2011
• September 6th 2011 – June 20th 2010
• January 2nd 2010 – January 20th 2008
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Antarctica: news

Life search starts in polar lake

Wednesday, December 12th 2012, 2:39
related countries: United Kingdom

A British research team in Antarctica has launched a long-awaited project to hunt for life in a lake hidden beneath the ice-sheet.
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VIDEO: Where to land a plane in Antarctica?

Friday, October 26th 2012, 5:43

Australia is searching for a new aircraft landing site in Antarctica because the current runway is melting due to global warming.
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VIDEO: Discussions on protecting Antarctica

Wednesday, October 24th 2012, 9:59

There is hope an historic agreement on the protection of huge areas of the Antarctic can be reached in the next week
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Horror film first for Antarctica

Thursday, October 18th 2012, 0:08
related countries: United Kingdom

A fictional feature film is shot in Antarctica for the first time, using British Antarctic Survey staff as the cast and crew.
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VIDEO: Fiennes to attempt Antarctica trek

Monday, September 17th 2012, 14:32
related countries: United Kingdom

British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes is to lead the first team on foot across Antarctica during the southern winter.
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Fiennes in Antarctica trek bid

Monday, September 17th 2012, 4:54
related countries: United Kingdom

British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes unveils plans to set a new world record by leading the first team on foot across Antarctica during the southern winter.
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Antarctic may host methane stores

Wednesday, August 29th 2012, 18:04

Large volumes of methane - a potent greenhouse gas - could be locked beneath the ice-covered regions of Antarctica, according to a study.
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Rescue under way in Antarctica

Thursday, August 9th 2012, 6:06
related countries: Aruba, United States

An international mission to rescue a sick US citizen working at a research centre in the Antarctic is under way.
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Palm trees 'grew on Antarctica'

Wednesday, August 1st 2012, 20:04

A massive scientific drilling mission off Antarctica's eastern coast turns up evidence of palm trees during a warm period 53 million years ago.
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VIDEO: Google tours the Antarctic

Thursday, July 19th 2012, 17:32

Google adds new 360-degree images of Antarctica to Street View, Microsoft redesigns its Office suite and other tech news.
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Yacht goes missing in Antarctica

Friday, April 6th 2012, 15:05
related countries: Russia

A Russian yacht with an eight-strong crew goes missing in Antarctica during an expedition to the South and North Poles, a spokesperson tells the BBC News website.
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