Scientists are within minutes of the Thwaites Glacier, but shifting clouds and poor visibility are threatening a narrow ...

A halo around the sun is vivid against the blue sky. With the sun’s altitude low, the distinct circular halo nearly touches the ground. Leaping with arms raised overhead, it seemed surreal—close ...

Rare warmer weather above Antarctica in spring has led to a greater risk of bushfires in three Australian states, experts warn. Antarctica experienced a Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW), meaning ...

The clock is ticking. But low clouds have prevented helicopters from moving scientists and gear onto the continent’s ...

Journey to the world's most brutal climates, from Antarctica's frozen plateaus to Siberian villages. Discover how humans ...