Learn about Antarctica’s hidden submarine canyons and how they play an important role in global climate.

Draconian budget and staff cuts could mean another Challenger disaster, warn current and former NASA employees.

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Ancient river landscapes buried beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet have been uncovered by radar, revealing vast, flat ...

Scientists have unveiled a powerful new tool that gives unprecedented insight into the stability of the Thwaites Glacier in ...

With US investment in polar science under threat, scientists hope that China’s interest in the region will benefit research.

Earth is spinning faster this summer, making the days marginally shorter and attracting the attention of scientists and timekeepers. July 10 was the shortest day of the year so far, lasting 1.36 ...

A record-breaking 17.6-meter rogue wave off British Columbia highlights the importance of wind dynamics in wave formation ...