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.

For all of human history, Antarctica has been ice-covered and desolate. Now, a new model shows the hidden continent beneath that ice.

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.

The most detailed map to date of the landscape beneath Antarctica's ice sheet has been assembled by a team of international scientists led by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). Known as Bedmap3 ...

Penguins Help to Map Antarctica’s Growing Mercury Threat Molted penguin feathers record mercury infiltrating Antarctica’s food web By Gayoung Lee edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier ...

Antarctica is a place of superlatives: it’s the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth. Yet more and more travellers are braving the elements to make a pilgrimage to this corner of the world ...