On January 13, when an iceberg the size of Chicago broke away from Antarctica’s immense George VI Ice Shelf, scientists in a nearby research vessel did something nobody had ever done.

Svalbard is the fastest warming place in the world, and even within the Arctic. Leaving as little trace as possible is a ...

China's research icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, berths at a base dock in Shanghai on April 8, 2025. Photo: VCG Chinese researchers for the first time utilize existing drill holes at the Larsemann ...

PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s explosive tariffs have officially taken effect across the globe – including a crushing 104% hike for ...

Funding for the National Science Foundation, which finances research at US bases on the icy continent, has already been ...

One of the biggest challenges in predicting Antarctica's deeply uncertain future is understanding exactly what's driving its ...