The Southern Ocean absorbs nearly half of all ocean-stored human CO2, but its future role is uncertain. Despite models ...

A study published today found that while ice shelves in West Antarctica melt year-round, those in East Antarctica experience ...

Scientists have discovered the oldest directly dated ice and air on Earth in East Antarctica, dating back six million years.

A team of U.S. researchers uncovered the world’s oldest directly dated ice and air trapped deep within the Allan Hills region ...

A team of U.S. scientists has discovered the oldest directly dated ice and air on the planet in the Allan Hills region of ...

The survival of ice shelves, which play a crucial role in sea level rise, will depend on the level of greenhouse gas ...

A trip to Antarctica promises scenery, nature, and seclusion unlike anywhere else on earth. It also promises a hefty price ...

The ice sample, retrieved in Antarctica, is the oldest on record—but this discovery may just be tip of the iceberg.

Explainer - Weather forecasters say the last couple weeks haven't been normal, "even by spring's standards". But why?

By Ben Aris in Berlin Parts of both the Arctic and Antarctic have experienced historically high temperatures in recent weeks, ...

The planet’s vital signs are “flashing red”, a new report by a group of climate scientists from around the world asserts.

The ocean around Antarctica is building up a colossal 'burp' that could trigger an increase in global temperatures, experts ...