Few weather records convey Antarctica’s hostility as clearly as the reading taken at a remote scientific station high on the East Antarctic ice sheet. The number was not a satellite estimate or a reconstructed proxy;

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A strange red stream in Antarctica has revealed an unexpected secret beneath the ice. Scientists have discovered an active community of ancient microorganisms living below Taylor Glacier, suggesting that Blood Falls has preserved traces of a marine ecosystem isolated for millions of years.

Too hot? Head to the Concordia research station in Antarctica, where "astronauts of ice" just experienced near-record-breaking cold.

Scenic Group has spotlighted its Antarctica Voyages in February 2027 aboard the Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II.   Guests can explore the region accompanied by a Discovery Team of polar specialists,

But it is drilled ice cores that unlock the most useful data, especially when they are subjected to a barrage of tests at a novel lab in London. Part of a unique collaboration between BAS and University College London,

Some 34 million years ago, when Earth was significantly warmer than it is today, Antarctica froze over. It would take another 25 million years for ice to cover the Arctic, and the question of how the South Pole got its head start has puzzled scientists for decades.

NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Ian Andersen, who plans to bike across Antarctica, about his preparations for the expedition.

The largest iceberg in the world is on the move after being stuck in the Antarctic seafloor for nearly 40 years. Known as A23a, the iceberg has now floated beyond the northernmost point of Antarctica and is on its way to melt in warmer waters. Where is the ...

This community of microorganisms holds the answer to a longstanding scientific mystery, according to the researchers.