This was no ordinary expedition. It marked the first in-depth study of the geology, ocean conditions, and marine life beneath ...

First, strengthening cyberinfrastructure and Earth observation capabilities is critical. The development of an integrated, ...

In addition to low-lying valleys, covered lakes, and bizarre sub-glacial rivers, the Antarctic ice is also hiding massive ...

Serendipity regularly plays a role in scientific discovery, but only for those who know enough to appreciate the opportunity presented. Scientists who are knowledgeable about research that’s already ...

The retreat of the planet's glaciers is one of the most visible and dramatic indicators of the far-reaching impact of climate ...

Antarctic krill not only react to external environmental influences such as light or food. They also use their internal ...

Antarctica hides a world that’s both fascinating and a little eerie: entire ecosystems untouched by humans and rivers that ...

Located in the stratosphere, the ozone layer blocks potentially harmful ultraviolet energy from reaching our planet's surface ...

Glaciers are melting faster than at any other time in recorded history, and the consequences extend far beyond iconic vanishing ice.

Chinese researchers have systematically assessed the critical role of polar regions in achieving global sustainable ...

Researchers witness gigantic iceberg A-84 breaking away from George VI, revealing an unknown ecosystem and giant phantom ...

Located in the stratosphere, the ozone layer blocks potentially harmful ultraviolet energy from reaching our planet's surface ...