A new and nearly complete skull of Vegavis iaai discovered in Antarctica suggests that modern birds originated before the end ...

A 68-million-year-old skull fossil found in Antarctica has revealed the oldest known modern bird, which was likely related to ...

Scientists say subtle differences in the colour of seawater will enable them to count tiny - but critically important - ...

With its glaciers and sub-zero temperatures, Antarctica hardly seems like a place of refuge. However, the now icy continent ...

Scientists have discovered microplastics in the snow near some of Antarctica's deep field camps, revealing how far-reaching ...

These tiny creatures may be no bigger than your little finger, but scientists plan to start counting them from space. Knowing ...

A few fossilized body parts hinted at an enigmatic bird's close ties to waterfowl like ducks and geese. A newfound skull may bolster that idea.

What animals live in the coldest areas of the planet? We've done the research! Meet the animals thriving in earth's polar ...

This deep-sea polar worm looks like it can't decide if it's dressed for a glitzy party or a gruesome massacre.

A team of scientists have been using the colour of seawater to help count tiny Antarctic sea creatures from miles above. They're studying krill, a type of crustacean, which can be found in all ...

Scientists say subtle differences in the colour of seawater will enable them to count tiny - but critically important - Antarctic marine creatures, from Space. The target of the new research ...