Long before European colonizers sighted the continent, legendary explorer Hui Te Rangiora may have seen Antarctica.

Intended to revolutionize polar travel, the Snow Cruiser became one of history’s most spectacular expedition failures.

The continent is dedicated to research and cooperation, but proposed funding cuts in the Trump administration and actions by ...

Melting glaciers may be setting off volcanoes worldwide, triggering eruptions and possibly accelerating climate change.

Intrepid explorer Ethan Guo hopes to raise a million dollars to donate to cancer research. His plans hit an obstacle in Chile ...

Ethan Guo, 19, had been documenting his attempt to fly solo to all seven continents on social media. He is no longer in ...

Explore the fascinating story of the Antarctic Snow Cruiser and the MiG-31—two of history’s most ambitious yet overlooked machines. Built for extremes, these forgotten giants reveal the bold visions ...

Researchers have found evidence of a major shift in the circulation of the Southern Ocean, which could accelerate climate ...

The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust (FMHT) is proud to bring one of the most extraordinary deep-sea discoveries of our time ...

Discovered by English explorer James Weddell, the Weddell Sea wasn’t navigable until after the 19th century due to its ice-choked waters. It served as the backdrop to Ernest Shackleton’s famed ...

In recent weeks, Western reports revealed a jarring contradiction in the US polar strategy. The US "big and beautiful" bill ...

Just seven per cent of women play team sports – with the average person quitting by the time they reach 21. And the majority – seven out of 10 – believe it’s easier for their male counterparts to ...