Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the ...

Polar bears are among the planet's most iconic symbols of cold climate adaptation. They boast a thick layer of blubber, ...

As new sea passages open up, the commercial and defence possibilities are becoming irresistible. To take advantage, America desperately needs ships ...

Researchers have identified a possible link between climate change and the frequency of earthquakes — and the quakes may also ...

Scientists have discovered microplastics in the snow near some of Antarctica's deep field camps, revealing how far-reaching ...

A state-of-the-art catamaran reveals a stretch of Tasmania’s rugged southern coastline that few visitors get to see.

Based on the current pledges of countries for limiting their emissions of greenhouse gases, global temperatures are projected to reach 2.7 degrees Celsius beyond pre-industrial levels by the end of ...