Gravity may seem constant, but it actually varies across the planet—and one of the strangest places is Antarctica, where gravity is slightly weaker than expected. Scientists have traced this “gravity ...

Antarctica's sea ice started shrinking dramatically in 2015 after resisting global warming for decades, and researchers now know why. A study published May 8 in the journal Science Advances reveals ...

For decades, Antarctica seemed to defy global warming. Since satellites began monitoring the poles in the late 1970s, the seasonal growth and retreat of Antarctic sea ice—frozen seawater that expands ...

Melting ice from West Antarctica once delivered huge amounts of iron to the Southern Ocean, but algae growth did not increase as expected. Researchers found the iron was in a form that marine life ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Sea level rise is an immediate ...

The arctic winds have created something truly stunning. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The winds across Antarctica's frozen ...

For years, scientists have warned that melting Antarctic ice could push sea levels dangerously higher by the end of this century. But a new study led by University of Maryland scientist Madeleine ...

Seven shipping containers filled with fuel and waste have been spotted on an iceberg floating off the Antarctic coast. The containers had originally been positioned on an ice shelf before a week-long ...