Most Antarctic trips explore the western peninsula departing from South America for about 10 days. This is the most beautiful ...

The Scenic Eclipse is one of only a few Antarctic vessels to carry a submarine. The submarine—the Scenic Neptune —can carry ...

In July 1911, it took Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Edward Wilson and Henry Bowers 19 days to travel from Cape Evans to the emperor ...

New research suggests a distinct lineage of elephant seals were well established in New Zealand at the time of human arrival.

At the heart of the discussion on Antarctic governance is a critical question: how do we design a system that adapts in real-time to emerging crises, rather than one that is reactive and must ...

Since 1959 the avian flu virus H5N1 has been popping up around the globe. Now scientists believe it could spark the next ...

Antarctica's 'sea ice extent' refers to total ... Arctic sea ice also provides a resting and birthing place for seals and walrus, a hunting and breeding ground for polar bears, and a foraging ...

Few places can beat a trip to Antarctica when it comes to adventure: there is a pool of things to do in Antarctica.

The meltdown extends beyond the Arctic. Antarctica recently flirted with a record low in its own annual sea ice minimum – ...

The virus has claimed 150 wandering albatross chicks, but adults in other species are a bigger concern, says the Department ...