Mites are common in the Antarctic – there are hundreds of species. Some even live in the nasal cavities of penguins. Penguin noses provide not only a source of food for the mites that feed on the ...

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

A team of scientists studying the Denman Glacier has uncovered several strange creatures living on the bottom of the ...

In Antarctica's freezing depths ... Freezing can extend the life of this animal. In fact, one tardigrade species known as Acutuncus antarcticus was frozen at -20°C and defrosted 30 years later ...

From diving off cliffs to starving for months, emperor penguins are continuing to surprise scientists with their ability to ...