Antarctica: the name evokes images of ice, cold, and endless white landscapes. But how did it come to be called 'Antarctica'?

The marine ecosystem of Antarctica is home to nearly 10,000 species, including Antarctic krill, penguins, seals, and whales.

A Chinese study has revealed how a type of algae adapts to cold temperatures in Antarctica with special proteins and enzymes. Chlorella is a genus of unicellular green algae distributed all over the ...

When scientists peered beneath one of Antarctica's floating ice shelves, they were surprised to find an upside-down landscape ...