The volcano, one of the only two active in Antarctica, was first discovered by a British Royal Navy officer in 1841.

The Antarctic Treaty System has been long heralded as a model of international cooperation. It has successfully maintained ...

BEIJING -- As China's Qinling Station, the youngest of the country's five scientific research stations in the Antarctic, ...

Operation HighJump commenced in August 1946. It was the largest, most heavily armed naval task force ever sent to Antarctica. Leading the mission was Admiral Richard E Byrd, one of the most famous ...

While colder temperatures have been recorded at Vostok Station, Antarctica (minus 128.6 degrees on July 21, 1983) and Klink ...

When polar regions melt, the vaults are thrown open – “ancient water, carbon, and microbial life return to the surface to shape and change the world.” ...

Research scientists in remote locations need to get creative in order to follow their favorite teams, even when they don’t ...

Mount Vinson, Antarctica Climbers enjoy great success on Mount Vinson this season. The Antarctic summer runs from November ...

Crevasses are widening faster as meltwater drives fissures deeper into the ice and lubricates the base of glaciers, ...

Our scientists carry out globally significant research in one of the most challenging environments in the world, alongside ...

A British ship flying the Falkland Islands flag has sparked diplomatic tensions with Argentina.

Australian Antarctic Program scientists have released the most comprehensive database of species living in the ice-free areas ...