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 ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...