A massive and surprising change is unfolding around Antarctica. Scientists have discovered that the Southern Ocean is getting saltier, and sea ice is melting at record speed, enough to match the size ...

Coming across a hole in the Antarctic that is larger than Maryland might well be cause for concern. In 2016 and 2017, ...

The ocean around Antarctica is rapidly getting saltier at the same time as sea ice is retreating at a record pace. Since 2015 ...

On May 16, 1985, a shocking announcement revealed a massive hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica, raising concerns about ...

The collapse of the world’s second-largest ice sheet would drown cities worldwide. Is that ice more vulnerable than we know?

But now, in an 'awesome' turnaround, the ozone hole is actually healing, experts have found. And, if the trend continues, it could eventually stay shut for good, they said.

Will McGough thought he’d scatter his father’s ashes in Antarctica for a special tribute. But once there, he learned that wouldn’t work as planned in this special, delicate environment.

Antarctica is home to a peak shaped like a perfect pyramid — but contrary to what conspiracy theorists say, the mountain's four symmetrical faces were forged through natural processes.

Secret doorway An image of Antarctica on Google Maps went viral in October as it revealed a secret passage in the snow southeast of Japan's Showa station. After the photo was posted online, users ...

In 1946, the largest U.S. naval task force ventured to Antarctica on Operation Highjump. Was it a routine expedition or a mission to uncover a secret Nazi UFO base? Explore the mystery.

A strong polar vortex is characterized by powerful, circular winds and extremely cold temperatures — conditions that caused a hole bigger than North America to open over Antarctica last year.

Published: September 5, 2024 11:06pm EDT At this time of year, as the sun rises over Antarctica, a “hole” opens up in Earth’s ozone layer.