The pathogenic strain of bird flu, H5N1 has killed more than 13,000 elephant seal pups after infecting a breeding colony on a sub-Antarctic volcanic island, Australian scientists from the Antarctic Program discovered.

Australia’s Antarctic research program said it successfully evacuated an “unwell expeditioner” from its research station on the southernmost continent. In a complex operation in the early days of the Southern Hemisphere’s spring — with ...

Australia's Antarctic research agency undertook a daring rescue mission this month after one of its Antarctic expeditioners required urgent medical care while living at a remote research station 2,400 miles due south of Perth. Last week, the Australian ...

Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) will bid to become the next aviation operator for the Australian Antarctic Program (AAP). Rex has replied to a request for information (RFI) related for the requirement, and is preparing for a request for tender that is ...

A sick expedition member has been evacuated from a remote Antarctic outpost in the depths of winter following a rescue operation spanning thousands of kilometers, Australian authorities said Monday. In a statement, the Australian Antarctic Division said ...

As 2026 reaches its halfway point, a group of Australian scientists have jumped into the icy Antarctic waters to take part in the annual midwinter swim. The event is a way for scientists to reflect on their scientific journey and achievements ahead of the winter solstice.

Australian Antarctic Program scientists are contributing to global understanding of the spread of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) with the release of