With its glaciers and sub-zero temperatures, Antarctica hardly seems like a place of refuge. However, the now icy continent ...

A near-perfect fossilized skull discovered in Antarctica reveals the bridge between prehistoric and modern birds, a new study ...

This deep-sea polar worm looks like it can't decide if it's dressed for a glitzy party or a gruesome massacre.

As polar ice continues to melt at alarming rates, Arctic and Antarctic wildlife are facing unprecedented challenges. From ...

These tiny creatures may be no bigger than your little finger, but scientists plan to start counting them from space. Knowing ...

Now, researchers have discovered the bears have another unexpected Arctic adaptation: greasy fur. It’s a trait that, ...

Scientists say subtle differences in the colour of seawater will enable them to count tiny - but critically important - ...

deep in Antarctica's Southern Ocean What it eats: Unknown. Probably other animals and/or organic debris. Why it's awesome: With their shimmering golden coats, these worms almost look glamorous — until ...

This prolonged fasting drains polar bears’ energy reserves, reducing their ability to reproduce and raise cubs. Without ...

A new species of mud dragon has been discovered by a research team led by the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). "This discovery significantly expands the knowledge of the biodiversity of ...

Polar bears might be greasier than widely believed. The bears’ greasy fur is the secret to the popular species’ survival in ...