One of the biggest challenges in predicting Antarctica's deeply uncertain future is understanding exactly what's driving its ...

A research group led by Associate Professor Kohei Mizobata, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, including ...

NBC’s Chase Cain reports from Antarctica, where melting ice is accelerating sea level rise and disrupting global weather ...

For decades, satellites have played a crucial role in our understanding of the remote polar regions. The ongoing loss of ...

An iceberg the size of Chicago broke off am Antarctic ice shelf to reveal a thriving ecosystem underneath, according to ...

Antarctica’s summer sea ice has dropped to one of its lowest extents ever recorded, shrinking to levels 30% below the ...

When volcanic eruptions make headlines, the images often depict fiery lava and towering ash clouds. But beneath Antarctica’s ...

"The more we know about Earth's icy environments, the better we will be able to understand the other environments," said ...

The formation of sea ice also makes the surrounding water saltier, as salt is pushed out when water freezes. If less sea ice ...

Researchers took advantage of a rare chance to explore a new expanse of seafloor exposed by the breakup of an Antarctic ice ...

From giant sea spiders to "sea pigs" and "sea butterflies" — analysing the rich biodiversity in Antarctica has thrilled ...