Scientists Find Coldest Spot on Earth
The newly recorded temperature is several degrees colder than the previous low of minus 128.6 F, set on July 21, 1983 in East Antarctica.
Will An Underground Volcano Hasten Antarctic Ice Melt?
Scientists say a powerful eruption -- a real possibility -- would be necessary to breach the ice resting above the volcano.
Is The Antarctic Ozone Hole Healing?
The size of the atmosphere's ozone hole this year is smaller than the average size it recorded since the mid-90s.
Icemen Cometh: Metallica Will Rock Antarctica
“The show will be transmitted to the audience via headphones with no amplification... a real first for us!” the group wrote on its website.
A New Push To Create The World’s Largest Marine Reserve
The new Antarctic marine reserve plan would double the amount of protected area in the world's oceans.
'Promiscuous' Microbes Swap DNA For Survival [VIDEO]
A new study has found that microbes living in Antarctica's saltiest lake swap DNA as a means to survive their harsh environment.
Underwater Mountains Mix Antarctic Waters, Influence Global Climate
A new study reveals that underwater mountains in Drake Passage and a few other locations mix seawater. Scientists believe this deep sea mixing plays a major role in affecting the Earth's climate.
Scientists Uncover Nearly 100,000-Year-Old Microbes In Antarctic Lake
In one of the most desolate places on Earth, scientists have uncovered microbes through the ice of Lake Hodgson on the Antarctic Peninsula.
Arctic Losing Sea Ice Rapidly, NASA Says
The size of the minimum ice extent of the Arctic has been diminishing at a rapid pace over the last few years, and the trend continues.
Russia Blocks Effort To Double World’s Protected Oceans
NGOs say Russia blocked a bid to create two huge marine protected areas off the Antarctic the size of India.
Global Warming Could Push Sea Levels Up 2 Meters And More
Over the next 2,000 years, when the Earth is one full degree warmer, sea levels will be more than 2 meters higher than current levels.
City-Size Iceberg From Antarctic Glacier Now In The Amundsen Sea
A huge iceberg, which sheared away from Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier earlier this week, is now floating in the Amundsen Sea.
The Fate Of Antarctica To Be Decided In Germany This Week
Scientists and politicians will meet this week to debate two marine protected areas off Antarctica. Each would be the world’s largest.
Warm Ocean Waters Melting Antarctic Ice From Bottom
A new study shows how most of Antarctica’s ice shelves are melting from the underside due to warm ocean waters.
10 Destinations That Will Be Extra Hot This Summer
Need some ideas for your summer vacation? Here are five destinations in the U.S. and five abroad that will be extra hot in 2013.
Robbing The Ice Shelf To Pay The Sea Ice In Antarctica?
While the Arctic sea ice has been retreating over the past couple of decades, Antarctic sea ice has been expanding. What gives?
Kate Upton Exposed In 'Chilly' Sports Illustrated 2013 Swimsuit Cover [PHOTO]
Kate Upton stripped down for a chilly Antarctica shoot for the 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover.
Cruise Ship Denies Antarctic ‘Rescue’ By British Navy
Did the British Royal Navy actually "rescue" the Norwegian-owned cruise ship MS Fram from ice off of Antarctica?
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Antarctica Was Much Warmer And Wetter To Support Substantial Vegetation Millions Of Years Ago
Millions of years ago, the ice-covered Antarctica was much warmer and wetter than it is today, claimed a recent study. The climate along the edges of the frozen continent was even suitable to support substantial vegetation including stunted trees.
Antarctica Tourism Rebounds Thanks to Amundsen And Scott
The thrill of walking in the footsteps of Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott has put Antarctica back on the tourist map this year.
Scientists Pin down Historic Sea Level Rise
The collapse of an ice sheet in Antarctica up to 14,650 years ago might have caused sea levels to rise between 14 and 18 meters (46-60 feet), a study showed on Wednesday, data which could help make more accurate climate change predictions.
Invasive ‘Alien’ Species Brought by Visitors Taking over Antarctica
Plants and animals hitching on the clothes of tourists and scientists are invading Antarctica, according to a new study.
Alien Invasion a Threat to Antarctic Ecosystem
In the pristine frozen continent of Antarctica scientists fear an alien invasion -- not from outer space, but carried in people's pockets and bags.
Alien Invasion in Antarctica: What are the Risks to the ecosystem?
Surprisingly it's not the fear of UFO's from outer space touching down on the continent of Antarctica, but fear of the human race. Tourists that accidentally bring seeds and plants with them could threaten the ecosystem of the frozen land.
Race Is on to Find Life under Antarctic Ice Sheet
The race is on to discover life in the most remote and extreme environment known on Earth.
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