A fresh set of numbers is changing what scientists thought happens when a city‑sized slab of ice dissolves into the sea. The ...

Sea ice in the Antarctic Ocean had been growing for decades, but now, a sudden trend downward could spell serious trouble.

A new study challenges recent claims about dramatic "greening" in Antarctica and how this conflicts with decades of field-based ecological knowledge. The new opinion article, "Is Antarctica Greening?" ...

Zooplankton like copepods aren’t just fish food—they’re carbon-hauling powerhouses. By diving deep into the ocean each winter ...

Emperor penguins live in some of the most remote and environmentally pristine regions in the world. But that doesn't mean ...

As the northern hemisphere marked its longest day, British researchers near the south pole were celebrating their winter ...

Charles pays tribute to ‘resilience’ of Antarctic research scientists - While the UK enjoys its longest day of sunlight on ...

The effects of low-level jets could be pivotal in shaping the future of the Thwaites and Pine Island glaciers.

A new study shows that melting sea ice due to increasing temperatures is leading to a "concerning" and severe decline in ...

New research reveals the importance of winter sea ice in the year-to-year variability of the amount of atmospheric CO2 ...

The population of emperor penguins in one part of Antarctica appears to be declining faster than previously thought, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery released June 10.

The estimated population of 16 penguin colonies — visible in satellite photos taken between 2009 and 2024 — declined 22% ...