"What we're seeing is things like extreme heat waves, levels of temperature change in Antarctica we've never seen before and didn't expect to see. We're seeing the ice retreating at a rate we'd never ...

In the vast tapestry of life on Earth, most organisms rely on oxygen to survive. Yet, hidden beneath the waves and in the dark crevices of our planet, fascinating creatures defy this norm, thriving in ...

Since the beginning of September, temperatures in the atmosphere above Antarctica have soared by over 35°C (63°F), while wind speeds have halved and ozone depletion has suddenly stalled. This kind of ...

Deep under Antarctica’s thick ice cover lies a hidden world of lakes that no human has ever seen. These “subglacial lakes” sit several kilometers below the surface and play a critical role in the way ...

The Earth has some of the most extreme climates on record. Here are 7 of the coldest places on Earth, where life and science push the limits of survival.

Until recently, scientists had almost no long-term data from the interior of Antarctica. Only two staffed bases – Vostok and Amundsen-Scott – recorded climate details for extended periods. To get a ...

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Seen from space, Antarctica looks so much simpler than the other continents—a great sheet of ice set in contrast ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Seen from space, Antarctica looks so much simpler than the other continents—a great ...

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Vostok, Antarctica, remains the coldest place on Earth at –100°F due to its elevation and location. While the region remains ...

Seen from space, Antarctica looks so much simpler than the other continents — a great sheet of ice set in contrast to the dark waters of the encircling Southern Ocean. Get closer, though, and you’ll ...