While Britain, Argentina, Australia, Norway, France, New Zealand and Chile have long held territorial claims over the vast ...

One sunny spot in the southern hemisphere is both the smallest continent in the world and a country in its own right.

Saudi Arabia and even Iran are looking to secure a foothold on the continent. Calls to modernise the treaty to create a new global agreement for governing Antarctica would require unanimous ...

The continent is also a country - but there are often misconceptions about the region it's a part of and how it's defined.

The Antarctic Ice Ultra™ is the premier ultramarathon in Antarctica, with categories of 50km, 81km (50 miles), 162km (100 ...

With the soft crunching of snow underfoot, Jordan walks steadily through the imposing ice structure, heading "towards the ...

As global temperatures rise, the ecology of Antarctica is already changing, but Earth's climate would have to change ...

Fifteen competitors braved Antarctica's freezing cold to compete in a first-of-its-kind ultra-endurance race that began on ...

This year's crop of Antarctic expeditions includes two ambitious crossings and a couple of different routes, including a ...

James McAlloon, a Queensland resident, has been training for his upcoming Antarctica journey. In December, he will be attempting to become the first person to c ...