The Latest Breaking News from Antarctic

Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the first crossing into the Antarctic Circle, the icy land is explored in a new book called Antarctica: A History in 100 Objects which begins with James Cook’s 1773 crossing

An enormous neutrino observatory buried deep in the Antarctic ice has discovered only the second extra-galactic source of the elusive particles ever found.

A few decades ago, humpback whales were endangered, with only 10,000 of them left. But a global push for better protection has meant that whale watching, not whale hunting, is now a thriving industry. Every summer, the mammals travel to the warm swallow waters of the Gulf of Guinea and…

The Antarctic blast might not have been welcome for many Australians enjoying the spring weather, but it's brought smiles to faces in alpine regions.

A descendant of Ernest Shackleton spent a week composing music on a violin made from the Antarctic explorer's floorboards

Get ready for a cold start to next month, when parts of south-east Australia are predicted to see snow at this time of year for the first time since 2008.

A 285-mile river has been discovered beneath the Antarctic, upending the previous belief that there was relatively little water at the base of the Antarctic ice sheets

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern this week is making a rare visit by a world leader to Antarctica

On a mission to Scott Base, Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand's multi-million dollar investment in Antarctic research facilities is vital.

Working in Antarctica is a wildlife enthusiast’s dream, but seeing the reality of climate disaster up close will be brutal, says Dr Mairi Hilton

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited scientists at New Zealand's Scott Base in Antarctica on Thursday, as part of a trip aimed at highlighting climate change challenges, her country's commitment to the continent and the need for regional cooperation.