Humans in Antarctica
Discover the history of humans in Antarctica and what people are doing there now.
View ArticleAntarctica - the crystal desert
Throughout history, people have dreamed of a great white continent to the south. Read more about Antarctica and its environment.
View ArticleAntarctica weblinks
These fun and informative websites help you to learn about Antarctica.
View ArticleIce photo gallery
See some fascinating images of ice and learn some icy facts in this photo gallery.
View ArticleDeep freeze
Follow these instructions to create super cooled water and learn why oceans don't freeze solid.
View ArticleA frozen island's fate
Read about how icebergs are created around Antarctica and how they affect humans and penguins in this extract from The Helix magazine.
View ArticleSticky icy poles
Follow these instructions to try a sticky icy pole activity and learn why orange juice is still sticky on top when frozen.
View ArticleAntarctic wildlife photo gallery
See some fascinating images of Antarctic wildlife and learn some wild facts in this photo gallery.
View ArticleEdible Antarctica
Follow these instructions to make your own edible model of Antarctica and learn a bit about icebergs.
View ArticleThe icy pole
Come on a journey to Antarctica - a land of vast ice sheets, deadly blizzards and days that never end.
View ArticleThe extremophiles
They love living in extreme cold and could teach us survival skills – read more about extremophiles.
View ArticleScience at the end of the Earth
Find out why Antarctica is a scientist’s dream and discover some of the research going on around the icy continent.
View ArticleFinding which nest is best
Location, location, location - learn the secrets of good nest-making from snow petrels and an Antarctic researcher.
View ArticleCounting whales
CSIRO statistician Dr Mark Bravington has been counting invisible whales in the Southern Ocean, the ocean that encircles Antarctica.
View ArticleThe Freeze Factor
Read why Antarctica’s environment and weather have inspired respect and awe in explorers and scientists for centuries.
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