For 65 years, an international treaty forged at the height of the Cold War has governed Antarctica. But with rising geopolitical tensions, consensus is increasingly hard to find."Up until just a few ...

Turkish industry and technology minister says Ankara plans to establish scientific base, deepen international cooperation in ...

A first-ever all-Canadian expedition to Antarctica explores the climate changes and political challenges facing the remote continent.

Canada wants to secure voting rights as a so-called consultative party, and will make its case again at the Antarctic Treaty meeting in Milan, Italy, later this month.

Much like the American frontier, whoever can reach the land first can plant their flag—and define what houses on the moon ...

The seven specific claims to Antarctic sectors have all been made since 1908. On July 21 of that year Britain claimed the Falklands sector, the shape of which was altered by letters patent of March 28 ...

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with journalist Tariro Mzezewa about the podcast, Peak Travel, that explores how tourism affects local communities.

A lot of different countries are involved in deciding what happens in Antarctica. Decades ago, they came together and made this thing, essentially an international treaty, called the Antarctic Treaty.

The creature was spotted about 7,000 feet below the surface of the Weddell Sea, a remote area near the Antarctic peninsula. Researchers have yet to confirm the squid's sex or age based on the footage.