One of these terra incognita is the land beneath Antarctica’s ice sheets. Buried under kilometres of ice is a fascinating ...

In the past, when West Antarctica melted, there was a rapid uptick in onshore geological activity in the area.

An explorer and a glaciologist are kite-skiing across Antarctica with a ground-penetrating radar to gather data that will ...

Antarctica is the coolest place on Earth, literally. This icy continent stands out as one of the most unique and mysterious places on the planet, being that most people have never been there before.

Antarctica is known for being a rather inhospitable place, what with its extreme cold, violent winds, and low levels of water – it is technically a desert. Much of continent also sits at high altitude ...

The continent’s ice is melting and raising sea levels worldwide. Our journalists will be sending regular dispatches as they ...

Understanding what happens to Antarctica’s ice matters, because as it melts, sea levels rise, affecting lives and economies ...

Seen from space, Antarctica looks so much simpler than the other continents — a great sheet of ice set in contrast to the dark waters of the encircling Southern Ocean. Get closer, though, and you’ll ...

Cruises to Antarctica, already popular, have grown dramatically in recent years. Scientists and advocacy groups say tighter regulation is needed to minimize the impact on wildlife and the environment.

Maybe the thought of traveling beyond a cozy living room or the logistical challenge of getting there is too much to handle. Maybe you're short on cash. Whatever the reason, you're probably not going ...