"But Antarctica is not an apolitical human paradise with untouched nature—a sort of continent for scientific inquiry alone.

In 1929, Richard Byrd became the first pilot to fly an airplane over the South Pole. With fewer restrictions and capabilities ...

The enormous C-17 Globemaster, the mainstay of the Air Force’s transport fleet, often has trouble operating in cold ...

Polar Escapes launches a new website allowing travellers to search, compare, and book the largest selection of polar cruises and tours in one ...

Antarctica is Earth's only uninhabited continent, home to the South Pole, and subject to a delicate balance of cooperation ...

As polar tourism surges, experts warn of its environmental impact. From transport choices to local food, here's how to visit ...

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

The Canadian Navy's top commander, Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, spoke to the CBC about the Navy's current mission in ...

Many planes do travel over the Arctic region, flying between Europe and North America ... person to fly over the South Pole. After that, flights over Antarctica became more common.

A team from EL PAÍS joins the Spanish expedition which has detected the spread of deadly avian flu among Antarctic fauna using a floating laboratory ...