Hidden beneath the thick ice sheet of East Antarctica, a team of researchers has uncovered the remnants of vast prehistoric river landscapes. These ancient, river-carved plains, preserved for millions ...

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.

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

Scientists call for better protection of Antarctica’s vulnerable seafloor ecosystem as ship traffic increases around the ...