The North Pole has been a subject of fascination for centuries, and early maps of the Arctic provide a glimpse into the mysterious beliefs and imaginations of explorers from the 16th century. One of ...

Polar bears rely on Arctic sea ice to hunt, mate, and survive. Rapid melting threatens their entire way of life and future ...

Learn fascinating arctic fox facts and about their amazing adaptations that help them survive in one of the coldest places on the planet.

While polar bears are a big tourist draw, the Arctic has a wealth of wildlife to observe and terrains to explore ...

Norway's King Harald and Queen Sonja visited the main settlement on the strategically located Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on Monday, at a time of increased interest in the resource-rich polar ...

Researchers found the south polar region darkened in winter shadow, while the north polar region brightened as summer came.

Over that period, the research team watched as the south polar region darkened going into winter and the north polar region brightened as summer approached.

The Learjet Polar Mission crew has successfully crossed into both the southern and northern polar regions and has returned to Wichita.

Here are some fun facts and a cool experiment to help you learn more about the polar bear. 1. Polar bears live in the Arctic, along coastal waters at the very top of the planet.

In honor of National Polar Bear Week, here are some fun facts and a cool experiment to help you learn more about the polar bear.

China’s maritime capabilities in the Arctic remain limited, but domestic research activities suggest a concerted effort to strengthen its presence in the polar regions.