Penguins and seals may rule Antarctica’s waters, but its largest land animal is a 6mm midge that “freezes” and dries out come winter—only to thaw and keep going when it’s warmer. Here is its story.

The coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth was minus 128.56 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 89.2 degrees Celsius), registered on July 21, 1983, at Antarctica's Vostok station. The Dry Valleys of ...

In Antarctica’s freezing depths, tiny creatures have mastered survival tactics that could unlock secrets to extreme cold resistance, with implications for science and medicine. Some of the most ...

Turns out penguins may not be the cute and cuddly creatures the world perceives them to be ...

How much do you really know about the coldest place in the world? Expand your knowledge of Antarctica with these surprising facts. Ah, Antarctica. Cold, windy, covered in ice and, um, did we mention ...

The Antarctic continent is cold, dark, and desolate for much of the year, so scientists want a cuddly feline companion to keep them company. What could possibly go wrong? Pets of any kind have long ...