Rising temperatures in Antarctica have seen two species of plants grow quicker, in a ten year period, because of climate change, according to an article published in Current Biology under the ...

A portion of the world's iciest, coldest continent is "greening" at a dramatic rate because of global warming, scientists announced in a recent study. In fact, the research showed that vegetation ...

Antarctica could soon be colonized by plants and animals as its coastline becomes less icy, according to a new study. An increase in pockets of open water in Antarctica’s sea ice could see ...

Parts of icy Antarctica are turning green with plant life at an alarming rate as the region is gripped by extreme heat events ...

Indian scientists have discovered a new plant species in Antarctica. Polar biologists stumbled upon a species of moss during an expedition to the ice-covered continent in 2017. Identification is ...

Antarctica lies at the South Pole. In mountainous areas temperatures fall to -60 °c. In mountainous areas temperatures fall to -60 °c. Look at this slideshow to see how the position of the Earth ...

creating new conditions for vascular plants, some of which may be invasive. Researchers warn that this rapid greening poses challenges. "New species could be introduced and spread in Antarctica ...

A team of scientists has identified a plant capable of surviving and growing in the harsh conditions of Mars, according to a report by The Guardian. This research is the first to explore the ...

Species from around the world that are "hitching a lift" on ships threaten Antarctica's pristine marine ecosystem. That is the conclusion of a study tracking research, fishing and tourist vessels ...