While orbiting high in the atmosphere over Antarctica, satellites snapped photos of the barren, white terrain below. The high-resolution images contained a series of clearly distinguishable “brown ...

Emperor penguins typically breed in sites that are remote and inhospitable to humans, so researchers use satellite imagery to find and monitor Emperor penguin colonies. Some known colonies have ...

LONDON — Poop stains are rarely cause for celebration. But they are the reason Antarctic researchers have been able to identify four new colonies of emperor penguins — a species threatened with ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Dark stains on the pristine white ice and snow in Antarctica gave ...