Antarctica’s New Ice Core Vault Safeguards Climate History
A new global ice core repository opened near Antarctica’s Concordia station on January 14, 2026, preserving mountain glacier samples to safeguard climate history as glaciers melt.
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A new global ice core repository opened near Antarctica’s Concordia station on January 14, 2026, preserving mountain glacier samples to safeguard climate history as glaciers melt.
China’s 42nd Antarctic expedition completed resupply at Qinling Station, where self-developed green tech—from solar and wind to water recycling—powers reliable, eco-friendly research in extreme conditions.
As 2026 kicks off, the Chinese mainland’s 42nd Antarctic research expedition continues its vital work at Zhongshan Station, sending New Year greetings while conducting key scientific investigations.
The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress in the Chinese mainland began reviewing a draft Antarctica law on Dec 22, 2025, aiming to regulate activities and protect the environment.
Scientists have spotted 40+ methane seep sites in Antarctica’s Ross Sea, raising fresh alarm over hidden greenhouse gas emissions as icy coastal waters shift rapidly.
Antarctica’s giant iceberg A23a, calved 40 years ago, is breaking apart fast and may vanish by November 2025, researchers warn.
China’s Fengyun-3 satellites are monitoring the gradual disintegration of A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, revealing alarming melting rates and global sea level risks.
A 7.4-magnitude quake struck the Drake Passage at 60.25°S, 62.30°W and 10 km depth, prompting a tsunami precaution for the Chilean Antarctic territory.
British scientists at BAS extract 1.5 million-year-old ice cores from East Antarctica, unlocking ancient climate secrets for today’s world.
Record-low Antarctic sea ice is exposing coastlines, warming oceans, and threatening wildlife and climate stability.