A new decade-long study tracked 37 penguin colonies and found that the birds are breeding earlier. The shift marks one way ...

Two important concepts in evolutionary biology, mutualism and altruism, were first made famous by the colorful anarchist prince Peter Kropotkin. He argued that cooperation could be an equally powerful ...

Antarctica, often regarded as the planet's last true wilderness, harbors unique ecosystems that support extraordinary biodiversity and contribute to global diversity and environmental stability. These ...

Researchers have found that certain changes in polar bear DNA are linked to bears living in warmer places — with implications for how the animals adapt to a warming planet. A recent study published in ...

Researchers unveil a new map and classification system that will help protect the unique plants and animals of Earth's most remote and fragile continent. Antarctica, often regarded as the planet's ...