Known unofficially as “military penguins,” a small but growing contingent of men have served on Ukraine's far-flung Antarctic ...

Even when temperatures drop below zero degrees Fahrenheit in the frigid Antarctic, emperor penguins can stay toasty warm. The ...

The moon will pass directly in front of the sun on Feb. 17, setting the stage for a dramatic annular solar eclipse.

Learn how emperor penguins survive –50°C Antarctic winters through insulation, huddling, and unique breeding adaptations.

Scientists find that ammonia wafting from all that guano kicks off an atmospheric chain reaction.

More than 50 skuas in Antarctica died from the high pathogenicity avian influenza virus H5N1 in the summers of 2023 and 2024, marking the first documented die-off of wildlife from the virus on the ...

National Geographic joined an expedition to understand the mysterious creatures of the ice-locked southern continent.

In the gaps between the visible ice, humpbacks blow out steam in spouts of warm whale air. Then a transient type A orca more than six metres long swims right across our bow. The passengers – mostly ...

A firsthand look at why hiking in Antarctica is less about mileage and more about responsibility and sustainability.

The chilly weather the last few weeks has certainly reminded us to be thankful for the blessings of heat. It’s also reminded ...

The comedian will be on stage at The Pabst Theatre on Feb. 20 ...