This 'king' once ruled the green, lush forests of Antarctica
February 1, 2019, 8:19 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Reptile was probably no bigger than a modern-day iguana, but it had a big impact.
How Colin O'Brady walked across Antarctica without any help at all
December 28, 2018, 5:01 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The incredible solo trek took nearly 2 months and spanned 932 miles.
14 of history's greatest polar explorers
December 27, 2018, 12:16 p.m. by Laura Moss
These explorers set out for the poles for many different reasons, but they all hold a place in history.
Iceberg more than 5 times the size of Manhattan breaks away from Antarctica
October 31, 2018, 10:56 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
It's the third break from Pine Island Glacier in the last 2 years.
Here's the story behind that weird, rectangular iceberg
October 24, 2018, 12:09 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
It's an usual example, but it's by no means impossible, say scientists.
Eerie 'singing' heard coming from an Antarctic ice shelf
October 17, 2018, 5:37 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Scientists recorded the haunting melody while listening for low-frequency sounds on a research mission.
These electric-blue night clouds are expanding around the globe, says NASA
September 21, 2018, 1:11 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Beautiful phenomenon, relatively new to science, may be growing due to greenhouse gas emissions.
Runaway iceberg that's bigger than Delaware is on the move again
September 6, 2018, 10:58 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Iceberg A-68 is so large it looks like it's still part of the Larsen C ice shelf.
Earth's ozone layer still in trouble, study finds
June 28, 2018, 12:25 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The hole over Antarctica is healing, but a new study finds the planet's ozone layer is thinning at lower latitudes.
Antarctic ice loss has tripled in the last 5 years, and here's why that matters
June 14, 2018, 1:50 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Antarctica ice loss was only contributing 0.2 millimeters per year to sea level rise, but that number has jumped to 0.6 millimeters since 2012.
Why we need to worry about ozone again
May 17, 2018, 2:36 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Remember how we kicked our CFC habit? Someone else picked it up.
Scientists harvest their first salad in Antarctica
April 6, 2018, 1:53 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
You don't need soil or sunlight, but you do need patience.
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Straws create litter and end up in the marine food chain — but it doesn't have to be that way.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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