Polar explorer Felicity Aston opens up about periods and going to the bathroom while skiing across Antartica in sub-zero temps. Not only did Felicity Aston set a world record by becoming the first ...

In January 1774, Captain James Cook’s third and final attempt to sail south in search of the elusive Terra Australis was blocked by impenetrable sea ice. A frustrated Cook left the question of a ...

(via SciShow) Antarctica probably isn't the first place you think of when you hear about volcanoes. But there's a lot happening under the icy tundra, and not all of it's a good thing. Here's how ...

A pair of penguins huddle together on the vast Antarctic tundra and prepare to make a crucial exchange. Mother penguin lowers her feet to reveal an egg tucked within the folds of her feathers, which ...