China drills 3,413 meters into Antarctic ice, opening a path to environments that have been sealed for millions of years.

Antarctica’s winter heatwave saw temperatures rise 28°C above normal, signaling stronger climate change impacts, rising sea ...

Sheffield , In the middle of the Antarctic winter, during months of darkness when temperatures often dip below −30°C, the ...

Grounded ice rests on the bedrock of the Antarctic continent, while ice shelves float above the rock on a pool of seawater.

Illustration by Julia Wytrazek / Below the Antarctic ice lies a treasure trove of minerals, including copper, iron, gold, ...

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has officially declared the emperor penguin endangered. The species' ...

Antarctica's "Blood Falls" glacier bleeds red water, and scientists found hidden pressure beneath the mysterious millennial ...

A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel.

Months after Russia reportedly accused a Ukrainian Antarctic marine biologist of undermining its banned access to oil and gas ...

Antarctica is a destination of staggering extremes – home to the largest ice sheet on the planet, soaring 14,700-foot ...

A photographer takes a chilly dip to prepare for an expedition and comes up with a fun underwater view. Learn more about the ...

Who owns Antarctica and do people live there? Find out how this icy continent is shared by the world, why no country fully ...