Antarctica, often regarded as the planet's last true wilderness, harbors unique ecosystems that support extraordinary biodiversity and contribute to global diversity and environmental stability. These ...

This material was transferred to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew on permanent loan. The collections contain lichens and lichenicolous fungi from around the world including Britain, Ireland, Antarctic ...

Global team of researchers compile comprehensive picture of the species found in world's most remote continent A pioneering ...

Australian Antarctic Program scientists have released the most comprehensive database of species living in the ice-free areas ...

Another interesting aspect of Antarctic fungal research involves the enzymatic capabilities of yeasts isolated from lichens. A study found that a significant proportion of these yeasts produced ...

Scientists have mapped Antarctica’s ice-free ecosystems, highlighting their biodiversity and growing climate threats.