Do you know which continent is permanently covered with snow? Explore why Antarctica holds this distinction, along with its location, climate, ice coverage, importance and interesting facts in this ...

Antarctica is known today as a frozen continent, but its ice holds a long record of past climates. Scientists drilling ...

When one considers the term “Continent of Science,” one may think of an area filled with the presence of universities or other hubs of science or technology. But, within the geographical and science ...

Ancient ocean sediments reveal Antarctica’s ice sheet retreated repeatedly during past warm periods, offering clues to future ...

Researchers warn Antarctica is undergoing abrupt changes that could trigger global consequences. Melting ice, collapsing ice shelves, and disrupted ocean circulation threaten sea levels, ecosystems, ...

From global volcanic events to past El Niño circulations to the presence of microbial life, scientists at NCPOR have been ...