Rising temperatures and sea ice loss in Antarctica have scientists raising alarm bells. Since the beginning of September, temperatures in the atmosphere above Antarctica have soared by over 35°C. Coupled with record lows in sea ice cover over the last decade, scientists say this could be a sign that Antarctic weather patterns have shifted permanently - and the knock on effects could be catastrophic. Hear the full story on The world, the universe and us, a news podcast for the insatiably curious,