Impressions: "My Antarctic Moment was...

If you've been to Antarctica, we want to hear from you. What struck you most about the continent or left a lasting impression. What was your Antarctic moment?

Antarctica from space, by Dr Mark Drinkwater

Checking earth's pulse at the Poles from space: are 2020's vital signs cause for concern? By Mark Drinkwater, Head of the ESA’s Earth and Mission Science Division.

Why was 2020’s ozone hole so big?

Images from the European Space Agency (ESA) of 2020’s ozone hole above the Antarctic reveal it was one of the largest and deepest for some years. So how concerned should we be? Words by Rachel Hall...

The weight carried by an atlas

Cartographer Peter Fretwell demonstrates how profoundly the story of the Antarctic has become the story of the rest of the world. His beautiful work offers a unique perspective on the world’s most ...

Antarctica's power struggle, by Klaus Dodds

A new Cold War? Why the Antarctic is on the brink of an international power struggle. By Klaus Dodds, Professor of Geopolitics at Royal Holloway University of London

Under the ice with Greg Lecoeur

Award-winning photographer Greg Lecoeur spent 12 days diving in Antarctica, coming face-to-face with an array of wildlife and witnessing the effects of climate change firsthand.

The mystery of noctilucent clouds

Each year during the polar summer, light patterns appear in the skies above Antarctica. While they are one of nature’s most tantalising phenomena, NASA believes they offer an understanding of the ...

What happens to your body at -50ºC?

Vascular surgeon, world-leading frostbite expert and mountaineer Professor Chris Imray shares insights into what happens to the mind and body when subjected to temperatures as low as -50ºC.

Did you know? 12 facts about Antarctica

As we celebrate the seventh continent during Antarctica Now, we've listed some of the facts and figures that make the Antarctic such a marvel. A marvel that needs to be protected at all costs.

Show us your passion for Antarctica

Get involved and share how you fuel your Antarctic curiosity through books, pictures and expeditions of old. One of the submissions will be picked at random to receive a Hero Sweater in your colou...