From the age of humans to the age of ice and mammoths! Million Year Ice Core project scientists have drilled 400 m into the Antarctic ice sheet, retrieving ice cores that formed in the last ice age, more than 13,100 years ago.
We’re celebrating 50 years of women’s participation in the Australian Antarctic Program. Learn more about the challenges and rewards they experienced in our feature ‘Ice Breakers – 50 years of women in Antarctica’.
Ever wondered what life’s like in a remote field camp in Antarctica? Join the Traverse Leader for Australia’s Million Year Ice Core project for a quick tour of the Dome C North camp, 1200 km from Casey station.
Antarctic scientists have trialed a DNA ‘barcoding’ technique that could improve biosecurity measures that help protect polar ecosystems from invasive marine species.
A new exhibition, 'Creative Antarctica: Australian Artists and Writers in the Far South' in Melbourne until May, features a century of works produced by artists through the Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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