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Scientists trapped on Antarctica for 10 more months plead for help after fellow expert 'sexually assaulted and threatened to kill colleagues' at their tiny base

Scientists trapped on Antarctica for 10 more months plead for help after fellow expert ‘sexually assaulted and threatened to kill colleagues’ at their tiny base

A group of scientists trapped in a tiny base in Antarctica have…

World's biggest iceberg runs aground off Antarctica

The world’s biggest iceberg, which is almost four times the size of…
Flight QF63 was met by emergency vehicles (pictured) when it returned to the Sydney Airport tarmac on Christmas Day after the flight to  Johannesburg was turned around near Antaractica

Qantas plane over Antarctica makes sudden U-turn four hours after takeoff – as hundreds of passengers are left stranded at LAX on Christmas after the airline cancelled flight to Melbourne

By DAVID SOUTHWELL FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 06:27 EST, 25 December…

What Christmas is like for the dozens of Australians in Antarctica

Australia’s research base, called Casey Station, is literally on the opposite side…

Antarctica heatwave sends temperatures 10 degrees above normal

A record-breaking heatwave unfolding at what should be the coldest time in…
Passengers fuming over Norwegian changing cruise route during trip: ‘They secretly changed the name’

Passengers fuming over Norwegian changing cruise route during trip: ‘They secretly changed the name’

A woman on board a Norwegian Cruise Line ship gave the company…
Car mechanic quits Colorado job for $80K gig in South Pole with minus 60-degree temps

Car mechanic quits Colorado job for $80K gig in South Pole with minus 60-degree temps

A Colorado car mechanic decided to leave his job at a car…
Antarctica is known for its vast icy terrain and isolated location, characteristics that mystify and intrigue most people - but also characteristics that have led to a rampant culture of sexual abuse

Investigators head to remote McMurdo Station in Antarctica to probe sexual assault and harassment claims made by women who said they’re being put in danger – with one saying she is forced to carry around a HAMMER for her own safety

Investigators have been sent to Antarctica after a chilling report revealed that…
How Climate Change Is Turning Antarctica Green

How Climate Change Is Turning Antarctica Green

Quite simply, climate change is going to turn the coasts of Antarctica…

'Mind-blowing': Piece of ice the size of the Northern Territory missing from Antarctica

Satellite data has revealed sea ice around Antarctica has dropped to historically…