The Antarctic winter sea ice maximum is on track to be the second lowest on record, at 17.15 million square km² (6.62 million mi²), close to the 2023 record low of 16.96 million km² (6.55 million mi²) ...

From polar pack ice to Arctic archipelagos, these winning images reveal how life is exquisitely engineered to survive at the ...

These six award-winning polar images reveal how Arctic wildlife survives at the coldest edge of the living world. Here’s a ...

A genetic analysis of polar bears in southeast Greenland found that genes related to heat-stress, aging, and metabolism are ...

Ice sheets covering both the Arctic and Antarctic could melt more quickly than expected this century, according to two studies that blend computer modeling with paleoclimate records. Led by scientists ...

Expedition cruises to the icy wilds of the Arctic and Antarctica often come with steep fares. Not all sailings cost the same, though. Much like traditional ocean cruising, there are a range of ...

The National Geographic Endurance is a comfortable base for explorations in icy waters, whether in the Arctic or in the ...

As the Arctic warms and sea ice disappears, polar bears are being pushed into conditions they have never faced before. Their ...

Beyond rising temperatures, the indirect effects of global warming, such as greater human activity in the region, add further ...

Temperatures in the Arctic continue to follow a long-term warming trend, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

In the global race to control the Arctic, the challenge isn't just geopolitical – it's technological. As governments plan for the possibility of conflict in the ...