A US Air Force flight bound for Antarctica returned to New Zealand after a warning about “potentially hazardous” space ...

Between 2021 and 2023, Antarctica appeared to be growing. Heavy snowfall fueled by wetter weather caused parts of the ...

On a dry-suit diving expedition, you’ll glimpse the true extent of Antarctica’s surprisingly abundant ecosystem—which ...

A mysterious incident over the South Pacific forced a U.S. Air Force aircraft to turn around on Aug. 18, due to a possible space debris hazard.

Researchers believe they have figured out what caused a brief increase in ice mass growth in East Antartica that offset ...

Ponant Explorations, along with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), has announced the group of experts joining the ...

The falls contain saltwater rich with iron, which oxidizes and turns red when exposed to air. A new study provides further ...

Eight penguin species, six kinds of seals, and the world's largest animal: a look at who really lives in Antarctica.

Antarctica is a destination of staggering extremes – home to the largest ice sheet on the planet, soaring 14,700-foot mountains, active "Ring of Fire" volcanoes and the coldest surface temperature ...

The signals vibrate in different directions, and the nature of the returning signal provides scientists with clues about the ...

Despite freezing temperatures, fierce winds and months of darkness, Antarctica is home to a surprising variety of ...

Chile-led scientists have mapped the genome of Antarctic pearlwort, one of Antarctica's only flowering plants, to uncover genetic traits that could help crops withstand climate stress.