![Bird flu found in penguins near Antarctica, 200 chicks dead Bird flu found in penguins near Antarctica, 200 chicks dead](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81706678580_TBpenguinjpg.jpg)
Bird flu found in penguins near Antarctica, 200 chicks dead
The deaths confirm that gentoo penguins are susceptible to the lethal disease that has decimated bird populations across the world recently.
Wed Jan 31 2024
![The danger as Antarctica's sea ice melts The danger as Antarctica's sea ice melts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81617332505_Antarctica.jpg)
The danger as Antarctica's sea ice melts
After years of stability, Antarctica's sea ice is suddenly melting. Scientists are out on the ocean to learn why.
Sun Jan 28 2024
![Malaysia will be affected by any changes in Antarctica, says expert Malaysia will be affected by any changes in Antarctica, says expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706164735_TBAntarticaGeneric.jpg)
Malaysia will be affected by any changes in Antarctica, says expert
The Antartica has important clues to the complex processes of the planet and plays an important role in the earth's climate system.
Sat Jan 27 2024
![No quick fix to reverse Antarctic sea ice loss as warming intensifies - scientists No quick fix to reverse Antarctic sea ice loss as warming intensifies - scientists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61612009059_AAiceberg.jpg)
No quick fix to reverse Antarctic sea ice loss as warming intensifies - scientists
Global warming driven by the burning of fossil fuels has made Antarctica more vulnerable to extreme events, the study said.
Wed Aug 09 2023
![Sabahan scientist to conduct research in Antarctica Sabahan scientist to conduct research in Antarctica](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61678443626_SABAH.jpg)
Sabahan scientist to conduct research in Antarctica
Justin Sentian will become the first Malaysian scientist to conduct winter research in Antarctica.
Fri Mar 10 2023
![Space power China to build ground stations on Antarctica to support satellites Space power China to build ground stations on Antarctica to support satellites](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41675408153_CHINA.jpg)
Space power China to build ground stations on Antarctica to support satellites
The project was part of broader initiatives aimed at building China's marine economy and turning China into a marine power.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Woman arrested after allegedly smashing New Zealand PM's office Woman arrested after allegedly smashing New Zealand PM's office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41659326637_NewZealandPrimeMi.jpg)
Woman arrested after allegedly smashing New Zealand PM's office
According to emergency services at the scene, Ardern's office was targetted and attacked by a sword which was found on the ground outside.
Thu Oct 27 2022
![Satellite imagery shows Antarctic ice shelf crumbling faster than thought Satellite imagery shows Antarctic ice shelf crumbling faster than thought](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660297031_Antarctica.jpg)
Satellite imagery shows Antarctic ice shelf crumbling faster than thought
Antarctica's coastal glaciers are shedding icebergs more rapidly than nature can replenish the crumbling ice.
Fri Aug 12 2022
![Ready for a change? Come count penguins in Antarctica! Ready for a change? Come count penguins in Antarctica!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81649413246_PortLockroy.jpg)
Ready for a change? Come count penguins in Antarctica!
A British organisation is looking for new seasonal workers to help run the world's most remote post office.
Sun Apr 10 2022
![Seals help Japanese researchers collect data under Antarctic ice Seals help Japanese researchers collect data under Antarctic ice](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51646122223_ANTARTICA.jpg)
Seals help Japanese researchers collect data under Antarctic ice
Kokubun next hopes to make the device small enough to fit on other animals at the South Pole such as penguins.
Tue Mar 01 2022
![Rain falls at Greenland ice summit for first time on record Rain falls at Greenland ice summit for first time on record](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41629510555_GREENLAND.jpg)
Rain falls at Greenland ice summit for first time on record
Scientists says it is another worrying sign of warming for the ice sheet already melting at an increasing rate.
Sat Aug 21 2021
![Antarctica gives birth to world's largest iceberg Antarctica gives birth to world's largest iceberg](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621475237_ICEBERG.jpg)
Antarctica gives birth to world's largest iceberg
A giant slab of ice has sheared off from the frozen edge of Antarctica becoming the largest iceberg currently afloat in the world.
Thu May 20 2021
![Earth is losing ice faster today than in the mid-1990s, study suggests Earth is losing ice faster today than in the mid-1990s, study suggests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611576690_ICE.jpg)
Earth is losing ice faster today than in the mid-1990s, study suggests
In the Arctic, the warming rate has been more than twice the global average in the last 30 years.
Mon Jan 25 2021
![Chile regrets panic triggered by mistaken tsunami warning after quake Chile regrets panic triggered by mistaken tsunami warning after quake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41611456154_CHILE.jpg)
Chile regrets panic triggered by mistaken tsunami warning after quake
The agency regretted the inconvenience caused by its messages, which was blamed on a technical error.
Sun Jan 24 2021
![Antarctica is still free of COVID-19. Can it stay that way? Antarctica is still free of COVID-19. Can it stay that way?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81599908336_Antarctica.jpg)
Antarctica is still free of COVID-19. Can it stay that way?
At this very moment a vast world exists that's free of the coronavirus. That world is Antarctica, the only continent without COVID-19.
Sat Sep 12 2020