In a recovery-bound economy, it’s probably hard to sell vacations that cost up to $12,000 per person. But for a few Prior Lake families, the experience of exploring an unusual destination ...

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

As polar ice continues to melt at alarming rates, Arctic and Antarctic wildlife are facing unprecedented challenges. From polar bears struggling to find food to penguins losing their breeding grounds, ...

New research finds that grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant ...

Scientists say subtle differences in the colour of seawater will enable them to count tiny - but critically important - ...

This deep-sea polar worm looks like it can't decide if it's dressed for a glitzy party or a gruesome massacre.

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

Can you travel to 700 miles from the North Pole in a wheelchair? If you take a cruise ship up along the Norwegian coast, you ...

What animals live in the coldest areas of the planet? We've done the research! Meet the animals thriving in earth's polar regions.

Indigenous peoples of the Arctic traditionally use polar bear fur for its ice-resistant properties, but the science behind ...

Polar bears have a built-in defense against ice — greasy fur. A team of scientists has discovered that their fur is coated in ...

The aurora borealis (also known as the northern lights) is a mesmerizing natural phenomenon that occurs in the northernmost destinations in the world, such as Alaska, Norway, Iceland, Finland, ...