Stories from AQ

This designation highlights the significant threats facing the species, likely due to climate change and habitat loss. This designation reflects population declines and threats to their habitat, primarily due to climate change and melting sea ice.

Emperor penguins have been listed as endangered. The listing is expected to prompt conservation efforts. This designation highlights the growing threats to the species' survival. This designation reflects population declines and threats to their habitat.

An explorer in Antarctica diagnosed himself with acute appendicitis and removed his own appendix. He instructed fellow explorers to assist with surgical retractors and a mirror, administering local anesthetic himself.

China's first extreme environment pressure building has arrived at the Kunlun Station in Antarctica.

Rare rainfall and snow events have occurred at the Zhongshan Station in East Antarctica.