An explorer and a glaciologist have embarked on a three-month mission to cross part of Antarctica on kite skis in search of ice that is 130,000 years old. The goal of the French duo is to better ...

Seabourn Venture reached 70 degrees south during a 12-day Antarctica exploration voyage from Jan. 28 to Feb. 9, 2026, setting ...

Seabourn Venture's 12-day Antarctic voyage set new records, reaching 70° South and exploring George VI Sound, while also landing guests on sea ice for a Champagne toast and visiting historic Base E on ...

Heroes of Antarctic exploration have played a crucial role in research that suggests the area of sea ice around Antarctica has barely changed in size in 100 years. Ice observations recorded in the ...

A kite-blown science expedition to the interior of Antarctica has made the most southerly positioning fixes yet made with Europe’s Galileo satellite navigation system. Their measurements not only ...

As Midwinter Day approaches in Antarctica – the longest and darkest day of the year – those spending the winter on the frozen continent will follow a tradition dating back more than a century to the ...

Antarctica is arguably the most extraordinary place a cruise ship will take you. You’ll spend your days cruising in glassy ...

This early exploration opened the door to centuries of scientific study and adventure in one of the world’s last great ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Daniella McCahey, Texas Tech University (THE CONVERSATION) As Midwinter Day approaches ...