"But Antarctica is not an apolitical human paradise with untouched nature—a sort of continent for scientific inquiry alone.

A travel creator, Alma Asinobi, has made history as the first African to visit all seven continents with a Nigerian passport.

Have you ever wondered what Antarctica might look like without ice ... and includes millions more data points. "In general, it's become clear the Antarctic ice sheet is thicker than we originally ...

At an event to commemorate the 25th Foundation Day of NCPOR on Thursday, Meloth said Antarctica and the Arctic are important ...

Antarctica’s temporary residents are mostly brainy, likeminded, outdoor-loving individuals, willing to take big risks and endure major inconveniences in the name of science. “I’ve fallen ...

Researchers have unveiled the most detailed map of Antarctica's bedrock yet. | Credit: Pritchard et al., Scientific Data (2025). Creative Commons. Scientists have unveiled the most detailed map ...

As the name of the map implies, this is the third effort to illustrate Antarctica’s rock bed. The project began in 2001, but the researchers involved say the new map represents a dramatic ...