A detailed map of Antarctica, once thought impossible, has become a reality. The continent, the last great wilderness on Earth, has captivated humanity for centuries. Shrouded in mystery and ...

The "White Continent" has lured explorers and scientists to its stunning, ice-encrusted landscape for two centuries. Countries have tried to carve up Antarctica and lay claim, but no one owns it.

However, this is not unique to the U.S., as climate change has been altering the landscapes of every continent, including the most remote one, Antarctica. While the desolation of Antarctica's ...

Saudi Arabia and even Iran are looking to secure a foothold on the continent. Calls to modernise the treaty to create a new ...

In 1914 it was one of the few places around Antarctica where people had ventured. What began as Shackleton’s ambitious plan to be the first to traverse the Antarctic continent instead became one of ...

Wildlife experiences in Antarctica Believe it or not, Antarctica is teeming with diverse wildlife. The continent is home to a variety of bird species, including albatrosses, skuas, and terns ...

Antarctica. For the seasoned traveler, it's often the pinnacle of their journeys, the final continent left to conquer. For the newly intrepid, it might be their first big expedition. It doesn't ...

The United States Antarctic Program (USAP) operates three permanent stations in Antarctica. These remote stations are difficult to get to and difficult to maintain; scattered across the continent ...

The discovery of both of these fossils in Antarctica also suggests that the now-frozen continent could have been a safe haven of sorts—particularly for early modern birds—as the ravages of the ...