Glacial earthquakes are a special type of earthquake generated in cold, icy regions. First discovered in the northern ...

And so, the Argo float’s trip under the ice turned out to be an incredibly lucky accident. During an eight-month period, the ...

While Antarctic meltwater drives rising sea levels, models show it also delays greenhouse gas-induced warming. That’s because ...

If you ever find yourself on Macquarie Island—a narrow, wind-lashed ridge halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica—the first ...

Given its obligations in the region, South Africa is uniquely positioned to represent Africa’s interests in Antarctic ...

A British wildlife photographer has captured the cutest penguin babies since Happy Feet. Paul Goldstein spent time with a colony of Emperor penguins while guiding in the Antarctic this month. His ...

A team of scientists at the New England Aquarium in Boston recently created a retirement home for a flock of older penguins. The idea behind “geriatric island” is to build a more relaxed environment ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). For the explorer Ernest Shackleton, it was the glory of reaching the South Pole that brought him to Antarctica. For polar polymath ...

Russian scientists at the Mirny research station recently saved a baby emperor penguin after it became separated from its colony and risked freezing to death. In footage shared by the Russian Arctic ...

Orcas, penguins, whales and kayaking through icebergs,our Antarctica exploration is on! Last week we navigated all the way from Ushuaia to the Antarctica peninsula. This week we go south through the ...