Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Antarctic snow is removed by the Royal Navy from the world’s most remote post office

Antarctic snow

Four British women who were working at a remote scientific facility in Antarctica when its structures were covered in a foot of snow have received assistance from the Royal Navy. The broken roof of Bransfield Hut, which houses the world’s most remote post office, a museum, and a gift store, was repaired. In order to … Read more

Microplastics discovered in fresh Antarctic snow

Antarctic snow

Scientists have discovered for the first time microplastics in fresh Antarctic snow in Antarctica. Researchers at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, collected samples from 19 regions of Antarctica, each containing a small piece of plastic. Microplastics in Antarctic snow are caused by the erosion of plastics and are smaller than a grain of rice, sometimes even invisible. … Read more