Scientists found "a beautiful, thriving ecosystem" in a dark and isolated location: The former shadow of a glacier.

Microbial communities feeding on geothermal methane seeps beneath the Antarctic ice sheet could resemble life-supporting ...

When an iceberg broke away from Antarctica in January, it opened up a rare opportunity for scientists to explore a pristine ...

In the frigid waters originally hidden below, scientists discovered what appear to be new species of crustaceans, fish and other life forms.

In Antarctica's freezing depths, tiny creatures have mastered survival tactics that could unlock secrets to extreme cold resistance, with implications for science and medicine. Some of the most ...

From diving off cliffs to starving for months, emperor penguins are continuing to surprise scientists with their ability to adapt to one of the world’s most extreme environments.

When an iceberg the size of Chicago broke off from one of Antarctica's massive floating ... The discovery of so much life – and such big life – was unanticipated, Thurber said.