The polar regions are the coldest places on Earth. During the summer, the poles receive 24 hours of sunlight, but during the winter the sun is rarely visible. Animals that inhabit nature’s freezers ...

Rising Sea Levels When you think about the ice melting in Greenland and Antarctica, you're really looking at the biggest ...

Global warming is worsening droughts, making sea levels rise, and fueling deadly storms. Now scientists have a new problem to ...

There's something about polar bears that's always puzzled the people who study them. How do they seem to repel snow? The ...

This prolonged fasting drains polar bears’ energy reserves, reducing their ability to reproduce and raise cubs. Without ...

The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to ...

There is nowhere on earth quite as ethereal as Antarctica. This icy kingdom is nestled at the bottom of our planet and holds a vast wilderness to be explored. You might catch a glimpse of whales and ...

Today, Condé Nast Traveler’s Matthew Buck is in Antarctica to see what life is like on the most remote continent on Earth. A stay in Antarctica is a rare opportunity filled with once-in-a ...

Earth’s coldest, driest, and windiest landmass may not be entirely cordial to human existence, yet the miracles of transformation mean Antarctica’s waters and terrains are home to 235 creature species ...

The Bears on Tuesday announced the additions of defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Additionally, Richard Hightower will continue to serve as special teams ...

An international team of scientists has identified the unique anti-icing properties of polar bear fur, attributing its effectiveness to a natural grease coating. The discovery helps explain how the ...