Antarctica

Massive earthquake of magnitude 7.5 strikes Drake Passage between South America, Antarctica

The earthquake was earlier reported as of magnitude 8.0 but was later downgraded to 7.5 by the USGS.

Antarctica Standalone June 2025 Net Sales at Rs 4.99 crore, up 3469.22% Y-o-Y

Meet the Gentoo Penguin: The Fastest Swimming Bird in the World

Meet the Gentoo penguin, the world’s fastest swimming bird. From diving skills to parenting habits, here are some fascinating facts about this charming Antarctic resident you’ll love to discover.

Antarctica Standalone March 2025 Net Sales at Rs 6.79 crore, up 3121.06% Y-o-Y

Solar Eclipse 2025: When is the year’s second and final surya grahan – Will it be visible in India?

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is in the way between the Earth and the Sun. This blocks the Sun's light partially or entirely for a brief time.

Something massive is hiding beneath Antarctica's ice — Here's what scientists discovered

Around 90 per cent of Antarctica is buried under thick ice. The average depth of this layer is nearly 2.2 kilometres.

Antarctica Standalone December 2024 Net Sales at Rs 17.83 crore, up 7425.88% Y-o-Y

What is the reality of Antarctica's 'Pyramid'? Mysterious symmetrical mountain fuels alien theories

Discover the natural wonder of Antarctica's pyramid-shaped mountain, formed by millions of years of freeze-thaw erosion, debunking conspiracy theories of ancient civilizations or extraterrestrial influence.

Ex-US Marine with roots in Bengaluru goes on 110-day solo Antarctica quest. Meet Akshay Nanavati

As a boy studying in Bengaluru, Akshay always had a penchant for swimming and running, his father Ajay Nanavati said. It was a Ridley Scott movie 'Black Hawk Down' that inspired him to join the US Marines, he added.

Antarctica Standalone September 2024 Net Sales at Rs 0.40 crore, up 80.85% Y-o-Y

NASA's IceNode Robots study Antarctica's melting ice to predict sea level rise

The IceNode project represents a major leap forward in our ability to measure ice melt in some of the hardest-to-reach places on Earth. With further testing and development, this fleet of autonomous robots could provide scientists with the valuable data needed to predict how melting ice will impact global sea levels in the coming decades.

Antarctica’s surface is rising due to melting ice; what significant consequences could this bring?

Recent studies show that the land beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet is slowly rising, a discovery with potential consequences for global sea levels.

Antarctica Standalone June 2024 Net Sales at Rs 0.14 crore, down 18.68% Y-o-Y

Discovery of 40 million year old year giant river by researcher in Antarctica ice

A remarkable discovery was made by geologists, about the giant river in the ice of Antarctica. This year 40 million years old, this discovery is made by the collaborative efforts of the team of geologists led by Johann Klages.

Antarctica Standalone March 2024 Net Sales at Rs 0.21 crore, down 0.52% Y-o-Y

A volcano in Antarctica is spewing gold crystals worth Rs 5 lakh every day

Mount Erebus, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, spews around 80 grams of gold into the frigid air of Antarctica daily. This amounts to nearly Rs 5 lakh worth of gold dust being ejected every day.

El Niño spurred melting of Antarctica’s 'Doomsday Glacier', finds new study

El Niño effect on Antarctica: The potential consequences of Thwaites Glacier’s complete meltdown are particularly dire, with projections suggesting it could raise sea levels by more than 60cm.

Antarctica Standalone September 2023 Net Sales at Rs 0.22 crore, up 27.57% Y-o-Y

Ozone hole above Antarctica is now three times the size of Brazil

Currently, the ozone hole spreads across 26 million square kilometres.

New sea creature with 20 limbs and strawberry appearance found in Antarctica

Promachocrinus thrive at depths ranging from 65 feet to a 6,500 feet beneath the ocean's surface.

Antarctica Standalone June 2023 Net Sales at Rs 0.17 crore, up 28.79% Y-o-Y

What happens in Antarctica, doesn’t stay in Antarctica

The southernmost continent had the most extreme heatwave ever recorded

India to have its first polar research vessel in five years: Union minister Rijiju

A PRV not only performs research and logistics in the polar region but can also serve as a research platform for scientists to undertake research in the ocean realm, including the Southern Ocean.

In Pics: Here’s all you need to know about the Gulf Stream

A new study has warned that the Gulf Stream system could collapse soon if CO2 emissions aren’t curtailed. A look at what the Gulf Stream is, who charted it first, and what happens if this important ocean current slows down or collapses.

Antarctica Standalone March 2023 Net Sales at Rs 0.21 crore, down 24.72% Y-o-Y