The age of the dinosaurs may conjure images of large, fearsome reptiles in the minds of many – but those were far from the ...

Discover how the Antarctic midge, Antarctica's only native insect, survives extreme cold through unique adaptations.

What's the only native insect of Antarctica have to do to survive? A research team has uncovered the special ability of the Antarctic midge to prosper in an extreme environment.

A newly discovered fossil in Antarctica, estimated to be 68 million years old, reveals the oldest known modern bird, Vegavis ...

Digital reconstruction of the Late Cretaceous (~69 million years old) crown bird Vegavis iaai that was completed following ...

Dead from bird flu. And it wasn't just elephant seals ... Researchers are realizing the virus is now plaguing Antarctica.

A recently analyzed near-complete fossil skull found in Antarctica has revealed Vegavis iaai to be the oldest known modern ...

Antarctic cruises are ideal for intrepid explorers wanting to discover the white wilderness of the South Pole. A land of spectacular scenery and unique wildlife, many cruises of the southern ...

The UK Health Security Agency, UKHSA, has confirmed a case of influenza A(H5N1) in a person in the West Midlands region. Simultaneously the UK Chief Veterinary Officer has ordered a new Avian ...

Today, Condé Nast Traveler’s Matthew Buck is in Antarctica to see what life is ... always keep a minimum of five meters away from the birds. They were not, however, making it easy.

Skua – Skuas are birds that breed in both the Arctic and Antarctica. – They have different plumage variations depending on the region. – Skuas spend most of their lives at sea and come ashore during ...

This Blue Monday (20 January), escape the ordinary and apply for the job of a lifetime in Antarctica. British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for people to work at its research stations in ...