Scientists in Australia and China believe the ocean is shrinking by around one inch per year, gradually pushing the tectonic ...

Prior to this survey, researchers believed that the lake had been frozen for millions of years and that it contained no life.

Scientists uncover Lake Enigma beneath 40 feet of Antarctic ice, revealing oxygen-rich waters, unique microbes, and ...

As the new year brings uncertainty to San Francisco’s world-class arts industry and its patrons, members of The City’s queer underground scene say they are reveling in a sense of hope and ...

As the Gallagher brothers prepare for next year’s performances, Oasis covers bands are reaping the benefits with their own sold-out shows. By Alex Marshall Alex Marshall spoke to two “Noel ...

Operation Highjump, launched in 1946, was a U.S. naval expedition to Antarctica led by Rear Admirals Richard E. Byrd and Richard H. Cruzen. Its objectives were to train military personnel in extreme ...

13 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows a picture of a research vessel positioned near a tall, sheer-faced ice shelf and makes a series of claims about Antarctica. Its caption reads ...

Qantas is investigating a mechanical issue that forced a flight to be diverted mid-air while over Antarctica on Christmas Day. QF63 departed from Sydney shortly before 10am on Wednesday and was ...

In a separate incident on Christmas Day another Qantas flight to South Africa was suddenly turned around four-and-a-half hours into its flight as it neared to coast of Antarctica. Emergency crews ...

To say that the coldest temperatures are located around the Neumayer Station III Antarctica is to say the least, the region is characterized by the ice-bound coast that create some ice shelves that ...

The 35-year-old is from Southampton. "Christmas is in the middle of the operational season in Antarctica so it is a busy time work-wise," he says. "It's usually possible for us to take the day off ...

Antarctica began to seem like a distant cousin. We had kinship, but I figured we’d never meet. The ship departed in November from Ushuaia, Argentina, a metal-roofed town packed with souvenir ...