Snow petrels are one of only three species of bird seen living and flying around the South Pole in Antarctica, with the others being the Antarctic petrel and the south polar skua. These birds feed ...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to Elon Musk “on issues of misinformation and distortions about South Africa,” the presidency announced on Tuesday. “In the process, the ...

North of the polar jet stream is colder air; south of it is warmer air. If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a ...

With the Northern Hemisphere well into the winter months, it may seem like temperatures are cold enough already. However, a deep freeze, thanks to the polar vortex dipping down from Siberia, is ...

The polar vortex is a large area of cold air and low pressure that normally spins over the North and South Poles. During the winter months and when the jet stream allows, this cold air can drop ...

The system, known as a polar vortex, is forecast to bring subzero temperatures to the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and deep into the South. And it looks as if we may get more arctic blasts in the coming ...

This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. With the Northern Hemisphere well into the winter months, it may seem like ...

Last year, according to festival organizers, "(D)uring the three field days we collectively saw 116 species of birds on Mount Desert Island. Notable species were South Polar Skua 25 miles out to sea ...

“Like, really, really far south.” The potentially life-threatening cold is due to a disrupted polar vortex. The FOX Forecast Center said a lobe of the polar vortex will dip to the south and ...

Maps show what to expect as the cold front arrives. Map of mid-January temperature outlook The polar vortex is a large area of cold air and low pressure that normally spins over the North and South ...

Karen Kylleso accomplished the feat overnight between Monday and Tuesday, 114 years after fellow Norwegian and polar explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole.