New research catalogs several “abrupt changes,” like a precipitous loss of sea ice, unfolding in Antarctica with dire implications for us all.

Antarctica's biological systems are also undergoing sudden shifts. Ecosystems both under the sea and on land are being ...

Antarctica is nearing an irreversible tipping point, with ice loss, ocean changes, and wildlife collapse threatening the ...

Antarctica is more than the barren wasteland it seems to be. It tells us a lot about our planet, and a discovery made beneath ...

Antarctica is at risk of abrupt and potentially irreversible changes to the continent's ice, ocean and ecosystems that could ...

A new atlas reveals 332 massive underwater canyons beneath the frozen continent, offering crucial clues about Earth’s past — ...

Rapid loss of Antarctic sea ice and its ripple effects Sea ice, the frozen layer of ocean water around Antarctica, has long acted as a shield that reflects sunlight back into space. But in recent ...

A concerning new study warns that Antarctica is entering an era of abrupt environmental change, which scientists warn may be ...

New research reveals Antarctica sea ice is melting at an unprecedented pace – and will raise ocean temperatures and extreme ...

From sea ice to ocean currents, Antarctica is now undergoing abrupt changes — and they are likely to significantly intensify ...

The rising number of tourists and long-term research projects in Antarctica are releasing heavy metal particles that darken ...