The formation of sea ice also makes the surrounding water saltier, as salt is pushed out when water freezes. If less sea ice ...

Antarctica’s summer sea ice has dropped to one of its lowest extents ever recorded, shrinking to levels 30% below the ...

For decades, satellites have played a crucial role in our understanding of the remote polar regions. The ongoing loss of ...

Dehradun: Antarctica's summer sea ice extent, defined as the area with at least 15% ice concentration, recorded its ...

Researchers at DTU Space, at The Technical University of Denmark, have used unique NASA satellite data to create a picture of Antarctic sea ice ...

In 2016, the extent of sea ice in Antarctica dropped abruptly. Prior to this, the ice had been stable and slightly increasing. The loss of Antarctic ...

Everyone knows Antarctica is cold and icy, but what's underneath the ice has been a mystery. Scientists used six decades' ...

Sea ice extent is at record, and near record, lows for this time of year in both polar regions, leaving the planet ...

Arctic sea ice has recorded its smallest winter peak extent since satellite records began 47 years ago, new data reveals.

Subglacial water in Antarctica reshapes sea level rise predictions and reveals ancient drainage flow patterns.

An iceberg the size of Chicago broke off am Antarctic ice shelf to reveal a thriving ecosystem underneath, according to ...

From giant sea spiders to "sea pigs" and "sea butterflies" — analysing the rich biodiversity in Antarctica has thrilled ...