Antarctica
Antarctica Ice Shelf Has Thinned by up to 23 Percent Since 1970s
Thwaites Glacier—which is about the same size as Florida—contains enough ice on its own to raise global sea levels by about two feet if it all melts.
Stardust From Supernova Explosion Discovered in Antarctic Snow: Study
The snow contained substantial quantities of dust-enriched with iron-60—which isn't naturally produced on our planet.
New Ancient Giant Penguin Species Which Stood Over 5 Feet Tall Discovered
"The new species is one of the largest fossil penguins described so far and one of the very few giant penguins," said researcher Gerald Mayr.
Observatory That Hunts Universe's Most Elusive Particle to Get $37m Upgrade
IceCube searches for neutrinos—invisible, nearly massless subatomic particles which rarely ever interact with normal matter.
Boaty McBoatface Just Completed Its First Mission
The findings of the expedition could help scientists to better predict how climate change will have an impact on sea levels around the world.
Enormous, Baffling Plankton Blooms Fueled by Deep Hydrothermal Vents
Two mysterious plankton blooms appeared off the coast of Antarctica in 2014 and 2015.
Sea Level Rise Could Displace 187 Million People in Coastal Communities
As the Earth's climate warms, melting ice sheets are expected to lead to an increase in global sea levels.
Giant Hole the Size of Kansas Appeared in Antarctica
The ice-free zone appeared in 2017 and grew to more than 30,000 square miles.
Larsen C Ice Shelf Could be at Risk of Collapse: Study
Unusual warm winds have led to a spike in late-season surface melt at the ice shelf.
Scientists Solve Mystery of Bizarre Green Icebergs
Researchers said that green icebergs could be playing a key role in delivering nutrients around the ocean.
Black Emperor Penguin Could Be Only One in Existence
The bird has somehow survived, despite a coat that makes it a target for predators.
Huge Iceberg Set to Break Off Antarctic Ice Shelf
NASA images show huge crack growing, warns British research station located there could be at risk.
NASA Finds Giant Cavity in Antarctica Thwaites Glacier
Until around three years ago, the cavity contained an estimated 14 billion tons of ice.
Antarctica Losing Six Times More Ice Yearly Than 1979
Antarctica contains enough water to raise global sea levels by 190 feet, according to NASA.
American Is First to Cross Antarctica Alone, Unaided
Colin O'Brady endured temperatures as low as -40 Celsius and winds that can reach up to 200 miles per hour.
Radioactive Rocks Are Melting Antarctica From Beneath
Scientists said there might be many more of these localized hot spots than previously thought.
Lost Continents Hidden Beneath Antarctica Discovered
The European Space Agency's gravity mapping satellite has provided a new view of the landscape beneath the ice.
Antarctic Researcher Stabs Colleague at Remote Outpost
Sergey Savitsky attacked a colleague he had been living with for six months.
'Headless Chicken Monster' Filmed In Antarctic First
Also known as the deep sea swimming cucumber, the creature was filmed by Australian researchers.
Weird 'Singing' Coming From Antarctica Recorded
Wind causes the surface of the ice shelf to vibrate, creating a "singing" sound across the Texas-sized slab.
NASA Satellite to Monitor Earth's Vast Frozen Landscape
The satellite was successfully launched from California's Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Huge Artificial Wall Could Save Antarctica Glacier
Scientists propose radical geoengineering plan to slow down the collapse of ice sheets.
Ancient Graveyard of Mummified Penguins Discovered
"Humankind needs to do more" to protect penguins.
Antarctica Becomes Best-Mapped Continent on Earth
The most accurate terrain map of Antarctica has a resolution of 2 to 8 meters—more than 100 times sharper than previous representations.
Delaware-sized Iceberg on Antarctica Collision Course
The iceberg, which weights more than 1 trillion tons, broke off from Antarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf in July 2017.
Plastic Pollution Infests Pristine Antarctic Fjords
"It has become clear that microplastics are dispersing all over the world—in the water column, sediment, and marine animal diets—even reaching as far south as the pristine environments of Antarctica."
Scientists Find Source of High Energy Neutrinos
"All of astronomy since the dawn of time has been using light," one researcher told Newsweek. "Now we want to see what the universe looks like in neutrinos."
Volcanic Activity Is Melting This Antarctic Glacier
When the Pine Island Glacier melts, it could trigger even more ice to melt and raise global sea levels.
Scientists Detect Coldest Ever Surface Temperature
The results could transform scientists' understanding of how low temperatures can go on the Earth's surface.
Scientists Mark Solstice With Icy Plunge in Antarctica
As the U.S. and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere mark the summer solstice, Australia, Antarctica and others are in the middle of winter.