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.

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

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

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

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

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

The birds face a major threat to their survival as climate change shrinks the sea ice they rely on for breeding.

Visitors in November can expect temperatures between a low of 25 degrees to a high of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The warmest ...

Fossil egg found in Antarctica suggests marine reptiles laid eggs, challenging previous beliefs about ancient life.

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