Extreme points of Earth
An Iceberg the Size of Delaware Is About To Break Off From Antarctica
A chunk of ice bigger than the US state of Delaware is hanging 'by a thread' from the West Antarctic ice shelf,...
China Says No Mining Planned In Antarctica
China sought to dispel concerns about its ambitions in mineral-rich Antarctica on Monday, with an official saying...
China Says No Mining Planned In Antarctica
China sought to dispel concerns about its ambitions in mineral-rich Antarctica on Monday, with an official saying...
More Antarctic Protections Urged On World Penguin Day
The world needs to do more to protect the Antarctic wilderness and its wildlife, scientists warned Tuesday, as they...
Ancient Poo Shows Antarctic Penguins’ Volcanic Past
Analysis of ancient penguin guano has revealed that volcanic eruptions, not climate change, almost wiped out an...
Solo Yachtswoman In Antarctica Bid Hits Trouble
An Australian attempting to become the first woman to circumnavigate Antarctica solo issued a distress call Tuesday...
Antarctic Penguin Numbers Double Previous Estimates
Almost six million Adelie penguins are living in East Antarctica, more than double the number previously thought,...
Ice-Locked Ship To Drift Over North Pole
It is being billed as the biggest single Arctic research expedition ever planned. Germany is going to sail its...