Antarctica is not like every other continent. Aside from its extreme cold and vast ice sheet, it's also the only major piece ...

The Antarctic sea, where glaciers drift across the surface. What kind of world lies 1,300 meters below the surface?

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

Explore 20 vintage photos from the age of Antarctic exploration, capturing early expeditions, harsh conditions, and historic ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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