My grandparents are responsible for my love of travel. This visit to Antarctica felt the most meaningful of the trips they ...

A trip to Antarctica might feel less like crossing the ocean and more like crossing the galaxy, but what happens there ...

Imagine stepping onto the icy shores of ancient Antarctica—not to see today’s tuxedoed, knee-high Emperor penguins, but to ...

Is mercury pollution a real threat to penguins? Here's what scientists have discovered and what mercury is doing to these ...

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

If you are planning a trip to one of the most remote destinations on the planet and want a story you will tell forever, ...

Scientists are rethinking what we knew about a vanished ice sheet — and that could spell trouble for New York City.

A reality is that the global warming that we humans are causing on our planet could have catastrophic consequences in the not ...

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering global ...

An overlooked Antarctic water system could raise sea levels by more than 2 meters by 2300, computer simulations show.

The program took 34 U.S. and Canadian instructors to the South Pole in December to help them educate students about the ...

Penguin chicks, whose coats are made of fluffy down feathers, aren't as protected from the rain as adult penguins. Getting ...