How do clouds form in Antarctica? The first flight-based aerosol measurements in 20 years

• Antarctica plays a crucial role in Earth’s climate system by reflecting solar radiation back into space. • The large white ice surfaces and clouds play a decisive role in this pr

Science · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 218 words

Scientists reveal best- and worst-case scenarios for a warming Antarctica

• The climate crisis is warming Antarctica fast, with potentially disastrous consequences. • Now scientists have modeled the best- and worst-case scenarios for climate change in An

Science · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 133 words
1700-foot record-breaking Antarctica drill retrieves longest-ever sediment core

1700-foot record-breaking Antarctica drill retrieves longest-ever sediment core

• 1700-foot record-breaking Antarctica drill retrieves longest-ever sediment core The drill was part of this international SWAIS2C project (Sensitivity of the West Antarctic Ice Sh

Scientists tie Antarctica's 'gravity hole' to deep rock shifts 50 million years ago

Scientists tie Antarctica's 'gravity hole' to deep rock shifts 50 million years ago

• Scientists tie Antarctica’s ‘gravity hole’ to deep rock shifts 50 million years ago Computer models of shifting rocks show that this gravity hole has grown stronger between 50 an

Week in images: 09-13 February 2026

Week in images: 09-13 February 2026

• ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot leads Crew‑12 walkout, showcasing astronaut training and teamwork. • εpsilon launch marks ESA’s first deep‑space probe, advancing planetary exploratio

Space & Aerospace · February 13, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 176 words