Penguins Take Thousands of Naps Every Day The birds’ impressive ability to nod off may be an adaptation to an environment of constant interruptions.
The Scientists Watching Their Life’s Work Disappear Some are stubborn optimists. Others struggle with despair. Their faces show the weight they carry as they witness the impact of climate change.
Bird Flu Raced Through South America. Antarctica Could Be Next. More than 100 million birds breed in the region, and many are likely to be vulnerable to the virus, scientists warned.
When Sea Ice Retreated, Some Emperor Penguins Didn’t Breed New research indicates that a majority of emperor penguins in a region of Antarctica lost their chicks to sea ice melt.
A Look at How Much Less Antarctic Sea Ice There Is This Year It’s winter in Antarctica, when sea ice cover typically grows. But this year’s sea ice is way behind, reaching record lows with implications for the planet.