The enormous C-17 Globemaster, the mainstay of the Air Force’s transport fleet, often has trouble operating in cold ...

Antarctica is Earth's only uninhabited continent, home to the South Pole, and subject to a delicate balance of cooperation ...

A new discovery of methane leaks in Antarctica could be a game-changer and potential near-term threat that’s difficult to ...

Given South American nations’ interest in Antarctica, it is imperative that they have a proverbial (and physical) seat at the table in 2048—when the Antarctic Treaty will be open for review and the ...

and author of The Greening of Antarctica: Assembling an International Environment (Oxford University Press, 2019) This article examines the Antarctic Treaty System and how the United Nations has ...

The oldest ice ever extracted from Antarctica is on its way to Europe, marking a major milestone in climate science. The ice ...

All 19 of the world's glacier regions experienced a net loss of mass in 2024 for the third consecutive year, the United ...

Bedmap3 uncovers fresh details of Antarctica’s hidden landscape, from its ice-covered peaks to its deep valleys. Data by Pritchard, H., et al. (BAS) A new detailed map of Antarctica is set to ...

Have you ever wondered what Antarctica might look like without ice? Now, a new map released this week gives us a clear view of the continent as if its massive sheet of ice has been removed ...

Carved from ice, the gravestones honouring 15 recently vanished or critically endangered glaciers from around the world were ...

Antarctica is Earth's only uninhabited continent, home to the South Pole, and subject to a delicate balance of cooperation between key players. So what is at stake in the world's southernmost region?