Discover why Antarctica no longer has lush forests with giant ferns and how ancient fires fueled intense volcanic activity.

On her first dedicated scientific voyage to Antarctica in March, the Australian icebreaker RSV Nuyina found the area sea-ice ...

The number of tourists heading to Antarctica has been skyrocketing. From fewer than 8,000 a year about three decades ago, ...

Three cities in Russia, one slum in India, and even Greenland, which Donald Trump is obsessing over, make it to this round-up ...

Explore the intense geopolitical battle to stake a claim on Antarctica—a land of ice, mystery, and untapped potential. From ...

Of course, Antarctic tourism represents only a tiny fraction of overall emissions. However, the industry has a moral ...

Scientific voyage to Antarctica reveals alarming consequences of summer sea ice loss on ecosystems and wildlife.

Commuting to Concordia research station in Antarctica takes days—it’s more remote than the International Space Station.

Fire in Antarctica Fossil plants are witnesses of a green Antarctica (Image Courtesy of Joseline Manfroi) Manfroi has discovered fossilized plants, primarily gymnosperms, with these characteristics in ...

A conservative scenario shows by 2033–34, visitor numbers could reach around 285,000. Under the least conservative scenario, numbers could reach 450,000.