Sea ice extent is at record, and near record, lows for this time of year in both polar regions, leaving the planet ...

In "Ends of the Earth," Neil Shubin travels north and south to explore the frontiers of polar science and history.

Sea ice plays many important roles for the global climate: Its white surface can reflect energy back into space, helping the ...

Brutal string of winter storms in 2022 was due to polar vortex, scientists reveal - This discovery could help forecasters ...

Researchers found increased meltwater and rain explain 60% of a decades-long mismatch between predicted and observed temperatures in the ocean around Antarctica.

Arctic sea ice had its weakest winter buildup since record-keeping began 47 years ago, a symptom of climate change that will ...