GEOQUIZ: The rand is the official currency of which country? Answer: South Africa. A rand is divided into 100 cents. The largest coin is worth 50 rand, and banknotes are valued from 10 to 200 rand.

Scientists have revealed that a 69-million-year-old animal skull discovered in Antarctica belongs to the oldest known modern ...

Fremont resident Rich Hirschman will wrap up his chilly trip to Antarctica with a presentation ... A history and geography teacher at Fremont High School, Hirschman retired in 2001.

The moon may still be geologically active, judging from the way the lunar far side is wrinkling as the moon contracts. At ...

The competition challenged students to create a unique "Perins flag" to be sent to Antarctica, and now their efforts have ...

Antarctic ice shelves are shrinking mainly due to frequent small calving events, while major iceberg break-offs remain rare ...

Today, Condé Nast Traveler’s Matthew Buck is in Antarctica to see what life is like on the most remote continent on Earth. A stay in Antarctica is a rare opportunity filled with once-in-a ...

Dive into the history and meaning behind the name of the frozen continent, and discover its fascinating connection to ancient geography and exploration. Atlas Pro Posted: January 27, 2025 | Last ...

This Blue Monday (20 January), escape the ordinary and apply for the job of a lifetime in Antarctica. British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for people to work at its research stations in ...

Her fascination with Antarctica was inspired by her school geography teacher Allyson Taylor, she said. "Her enthusiasm really sparked that in my mind. I really wanted to do this in her honour.