Discovered by the West not much more than 200 years ago, Antarctica’s history is unique when compared to the six other ...

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These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show just why penguins have waddled into our hearts ...

Antarctic ice shelves are shrinking mainly due to frequent small calving events, while major iceberg break-offs remain rare ...

Scientists have mapped Antarctica’s ice-free ecosystems, highlighting their biodiversity and growing climate threats.

An international team of Earth and environmental scientists has found evidence that the Ronne Ice Shelf in the West Antarctic ...

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Australian Antarctic Program scientists have released the most comprehensive database of species living in the ice-free areas ...

Researchers unveil a new map and classification system that will help protect the unique plants and animals of Earth's most remote and fragile continent.

Iceberg A23a, one of the world's largest icebergs, is drifting toward South Georgia, posing potential risks to wildlife and ...