R esearchers from the University of Copenhagen have found decades-old aerial photos that are helping them better understand ...

Antarctica's patterns of stark seasonal changes, with months of darkness followed by a summer of 24-hour daylight, prompted ...

Large flat surfaces carved by ancient rivers deep beneath the East Antarctica are influencing how ice flows across the continent today, according to a new study.

The Māori language describes 12 distinct types of snow. Researchers are identifying them in Antarctica as part of a project ...

Melt from the Earth’s ice sheets is already contributing to flooding throughout the U.S., and globally, and is expected to ...

June was filled with joy and gratitude—from winning journalism awards to celebrating meaningful time with family in New York City. With stories in print, podcasts shared, and moments that matter, this ...

Previously, scientists in Antarctica used inaccurate maps created 40 years ago to navigate the treacherous continent, according to Michelle LaRue, geospatial analyst at the Antarctic Geospatial ...

The Antarctic ice sheet and the surrounding ice-covered ocean are vital parts of Earth’s climate system, influencing its atmosphere, ocean, land, ice, and biological processes.

Everyone knows Antarctica is cold and icy, but what's underneath the ice has been a mystery. Scientists used six decades' worth of technology to take a peek.

A team of international scientists compiled decades of data to create a map showing the topography of Antarctica with the ice removed.

A new map shows the Antarctic continent in greater detail than ever before. It should help us to better understand the effects of climate change.