Everything we thought we knew about theicy continent could be shattered by a stunning discovery in Antarctica. Scientists in Germany have unearthed 90-million-year-old amber on the continent ...

Eruptions of subglacial volcanoes may not be visible on the surface, but they can have consequences for the ice sheet. Heat ...

In the heart of Antarctica’s Victoria Land, hidden under 14 meters of thick ice, lies Lake Enigma, a body of water long ...

"This is undoubtedly the most accurate portrait yet of what lies beneath Antarctica's ice sheet," said Dr Mathieu Morlighem, who's worked on the project for six years. BedMachine/UCI/BAS Denman's ...

Scientists uncover Lake Enigma beneath 40 feet of Antarctic ice, revealing oxygen-rich waters, unique microbes, and ...

But scientists have discovered a layer of fresh water hidden beneath the ice-covered surface — and it's populated by a diverse cast of microorganisms. During an expedition to Antarctica from ...

Scientists report the discovery of a thriving ecosystem of organisms beneath 14 meters of ice covering Antarctica's frozen ...

Antarctica lies at the South Pole. In mountainous areas temperatures fall to -60 °c. In mountainous areas temperatures fall to -60 °c. Look at this slideshow to see how the position of the Earth ...

Around 400 lakes lie hidden beneath the ice sheets of Antarctica. Investigating these subglacial environments requires direct measurement and sampling but traditional ice-coring methods can't ensure ...

"This is undoubtedly the most accurate portrait yet of what lies beneath Antarctica's ice sheet," said Dr Mathieu Morlighem, who's worked on the project for six years. Image source, BedMachine/UCI ...