The year I go to Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is also the year I decide to try to grow a human being inside of my body. It's the year of becoming two, me and you.

Antarctica has opened itself up to travelers, including those who may never have imagined visiting the seventh continent. The best and most accessible way to visit is via cruise ship, even if you ...

If you're hoping to visit Antarctica, the process of planning can feel overwhelming. With so many cruise lines and expedition operators in the game, and so many variables to consider when booking ...

ANTARCTICA IS THE only continent unbloodied by war. For over six decades peace on the frozen land mass has been kept by the Antarctic Treaty, an agreement signed in 1959 at the height of the cold ...

Of course that’s what satellites are meant to do in the first place, but you do it just anywhere. Think about it: If you’re sending a signal to a satellite in low Earth orbit above Antarctica ...

Even among seasoned skiers, few realize you can do it in Antarctica. And it’s not entirely endless frozen tundra; the numerous mountain ranges here give it an average elevation of 6,500 feet.

We hear a lot about climate wake-up calls. Here's one you would do well not to ignore: Antarctica had the most extreme heat wave ever recorded. In March 2022, east Antarctica saw temperatures of ...

Dr Tom Hart explains how penguin feathers have evolved to allow them to survive in the cold. This short film will be relevant for teaching the topics of climate change and animals and their ...

"You always need to bring your favourite chocolate bar with you," Natalie Ensor laughs, as she prepares to spend three months in Antarctica. The lab manager is one of 34 crew and about 25 ...

Governments do so not out of altruism or misuse of funds but to advance national interests, which range from claiming sovereignty, promoting peace, searching for economic opportunities, and advancing ...