Beneath the vast white continent, several kilometres below, numerous active volcanoes, such as Mount Erebus, could accelerate ...

Microbial communities feeding on geothermal methane seeps beneath the Antarctic ice sheet could resemble life-supporting ...

From diving off cliffs to starving for months, emperor penguins are continuing to surprise scientists with their ability to ...

Satellite data reveal a link between the amount of black carbon in the atmosphere and rates of Antarctic sea ice loss in recent years.

Scientists found "a beautiful, thriving ecosystem" in a dark and isolated location: The former shadow of a glacier.

Researchers collected strange sea animals, including poisonous sea pigs and hand-sized sea spiders, while sailing to the ...

The NSF is beginning an operational retreat from Antarctica. Both the aging U.S. facilities and the research itself are ...

Expedition reveals rare glimpse of one of the sea’s most mysterious predators ...

Swan Hellenic has achieved record results for its 2024-25 Antarctica season, with a 25 percent increase in guest numbers and ...

Colossal squid, scientifically known as Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, can reach about 23 feet long and weigh up to 1,100 pounds.

Funding for the National Science Foundation, which finances research at US bases on the icy continent, has already been ...