(Reuters) - Has bird flu already killed hundreds, if not thousands of penguins in Antarctica? That's what researchers are seeking to find out after a scientific expedition last month found at least ...

Thank you to Quark Expeditions for making my dream of not only stepping on my seventh continent but also hula-hooping there come true. I sailed south of the Antarctic circle on Quark Ultramarine with ...

The right Antarctic cruise offers magnificent views of the White Continent, off-ship excursions like kayaking and snowshoes, ...

Ten of thousands of penguins, clustered together on the Antarctic Peninsula, can produce some potent stenches. Now, scientists have found that all that waste could be powerful enough to cool the ...

SANTIAGO, March 14 (Reuters) - Scientists in Antarctica are warning of the spread of deadly H5N1 avian flu virus after the disease was first confirmed on the frozen continent's mainland last month and ...

Antarctica’s ice, ocean, and ecosystems are approaching tipping points that could trigger irreversible global impacts.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Scientists have confirmed the first known deaths from a contagious ...

New satellite imagery reveals four previously unknown emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica. The penguins move as the sea ice they use as hatching grounds becomes more unstable because of warming ...

Laughing gas isn't just something they give you at the dentist. It also comes out of penguin poop. How do we know this, you're surely wondering? Well, a new study says just that. Published in the ...

Bored of your old office job? Looking for some excitement in your life? Look no further than a recent job posting for a penguin counter at an Antarctica post office. While it sounds like an ...