From citizen science to snowshoeing across sea ice, these Antarctica expedition cruises offer unforgettable ways to explore the White Continent.

Grist reports that penguin guano in Antarctica may help cool the region by forming clouds through ammonia release, but climate change threatens these populations.

William Shatner visits SiriusXM Studios on September 6, 2018 in New York City, Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) spreading wings. Snow Hill Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica.

William Shatner recalls speaking to 'diplomat pooper' penguin in Antarctica: 'He exploded poop' The "Star Trek" actor called penguins an "incredible life form," but noted that they really don't ...

LONDON The emperor penguin population in Antarctica is declining "worse than the worst-case projections," according to a new study released on Tuesday.

Antarctica's emperor penguin population may be decreasing faster than thought, and they are expected to be extinct by the end of the century, according to the British Antarctic Survey. Computer ...

In places like Antarctica, small things can make a difference. Scientists are finding that penguin waste is helping form clouds, which could be offsetting the effects of climate change.

Antarctica’s ice, ocean and ecosystems play a key role in regulating global temperatures. In addition, the researchers found that dimethylamine, which is also released from penguin droppings, ...

The Antarctic Slope Current shields Antarctica from warm waters. But new research shows meltwater is speeding up the current, which could make it more unstable.

advertisement 05-23-2025 IMPACT Why penguin poop might be protecting Antarctica from rising temperatures Scientists find that ammonia wafting from all that guano kicks off an atmospheric chain ...