In contrast to the cold conditions dominating the contiguous United States, much of the Arctic experienced above-average January temperatures. In the Antarctic, daily sea ice extent fell below the ...

Antarctica, the colossal kingdom of ice, is also home to the ethereal ballet of sun mirages, a phenomenon where sunlight ...

In a recovery-bound economy, it’s probably hard to sell vacations that cost up to $12,000 per person. But for a few Prior Lake families, the experience of exploring an unusual destination ...

Only a few expedition cruise companies offer trips with an opportunity to ski in Antarctica. Here's what it's like to see a ...

On Feb. 6, 2020, five years ago, Antarctica set its all-time record high of 64.9 degrees (18.3 degrees Celsius) at Esperanza Base, an Argentine research station near the northernmost tip of the ...

It was collected during a 2011 expedition by the Antarctic Peninsula Paleontology Project, and is believed to be the earliest modern bird in existence, according to a new study published in Nature.

Antarctica is truly a bucket-list destination, as the beautiful continent can be difficult and expensive to get to. Most Antarctic cruises cost thousands of dollars a person and many only sail ...

Through March 31, travelers can save on an ultimate adventure to Antarctica or the Arctic with Aurora Expeditions' wave season offers. Save up to 20% on select 2025 and 2026 expeditions to Antarctica, ...