Australian Antarctic Station

The new delivery mode means cargo can be parachuted year-round to scientists. Previously they had to wait up to two weeks for supplies to be shipped in by sea, and ships only operate between October and April.

A Canadian helicopter pilot was in critical condition today after plunging 20 metres (66 feet) down a crevasse after he landed on a remote ice shelf in Antarctica, Australian officials said.

Growing sea ice surrounding Antarctica could prompt scientists to consider relocating research stations on the continent, according to the operations manager of the Australian Antarctic Division.

The new delivery mode means cargo can be parachuted year-round to scientists. Previously they had to wait up to two weeks for supplies to be shipped in by sea, and ships only operate between October and April.

A Canadian helicopter pilot was in critical condition today after plunging 20 metres (66 feet) down a crevasse after he landed on a remote ice shelf in Antarctica, Australian officials said.

Growing sea ice surrounding Antarctica could prompt scientists to consider relocating research stations on the continent, according to the operations manager of the Australian Antarctic Division.