Antarctica is often seen as frozen, silent, and unchanging, with sharp winds, cold waters, and endless ice. But even this ...

Weathered rocks sitting above the ice hold iron concentrations up to ten times higher than earlier reports from elsewhere in ...

Antarctica is the coolest place on Earth, literally. This icy continent stands out as one of the most unique and mysterious places on the planet, being that most people have never been there before.

Seen from space, Antarctica looks so much simpler than the other continents — a great sheet of ice set in contrast to the dark waters of the encircling Southern Ocean. Get closer, though, and you’ll ...

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has released the most detailed map yet of what Antarctica looks like when you strip away its ubiquitous cover of ice and snow. Derived from 60 years of data, it will ...

In that moderate emissions scenario, we found the highest sea-level rise from Antarctic ice melt alone, up to 5 feet (1.5 ...

A Feb. 10 Facebook video (direct link, archive link) shows renderings of Earth, maps and mountains of ice and snow. “What if Antarctica is simply a giant ice wall that prevents us from seeing the rest ...

Cruises to Antarctica, already popular, have grown dramatically in recent years. Scientists and advocacy groups say tighter regulation is needed to minimize the impact on wildlife and the environment.

A deadly type of bird flu has been confirmed on the mainland of Antarctica for the first time, scientists said, a potential risk for the southern region's huge penguin colonies. "This discovery ...

If your family wants a gentle introduction to Antarctic wildlife, the South Shetland Islands are the perfect first stop. With ...

Maybe the thought of traveling beyond a cozy living room or the logistical challenge of getting there is too much to handle. Maybe you're short on cash. Whatever the reason, you're probably not going ...