The uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands — which are among the most remote and untouched places on Earth — have been ...

Arctic sea ice has recorded its smallest winter peak extent since satellite records began 47 years ago, new data reveals.

This year's peak ice cover was 1.32 million square kilometers below the average levels recorded between 1981 and 2010, ...

Escalating tensions in the Arctic over untapped resources and territorial claims raise concerns of potential conflict.

The Arctic has ended the winter with the lowest sea ice coverage on record, US scientists have said. Arctic sea ice melts and ...

Scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) have said that Arctic sea ice most likely reached its yearly ...

This year's Arctic sea ice peak is the lowest in the 47-year satellite record, the US National Snow and Ice Data Center ...

An iceberg the size of Chicago that broke off of an Antarctic ice shelf has revealed a thriving ecosystem beneath it, according to researchers. On Jan. 13, the iceberg, named A-84, broke off from ...

Arctic winter ice typically reaches its broadest expanse in March, after which it begins a slow melt over the spring and ...

Arctic sea ice had its weakest winter buildup since record-keeping began 47 years ago. Scientists say it's a symptom of ...

The amount of springtime sea ice in the Arctic set a record low this month, continuing a trend of shrinking ice at the top of the world.

Polar Escapes launches a new website allowing travellers to search, compare, and book the largest selection of polar cruises and tours in one ...