Often referred to as the last great frontier, Antarctica is the ultimate destination for an unforgettable adventure. Aside ...

These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show just why penguins have waddled into our hearts ...

The Antarctican dollar is pegged to the United States dollar. As the dollar rises and falls, so does the Emp. Sunset in Antarctica(Photo by Lauren Breedlove) There are no permanent, local residents in ...

Assess your cognitive abilities with an IQ test involving an image of Antarctica. Identify the error in four seconds to determine your sharpness. The ...

An online sleuth has posted images of what looks like a gigantic alien face rising out of the snow at the South Pole. The ...

Lichen fruiting bodies on a moss bed in Antarctica. Photo: Sharon Robinson The remoteness of the continent has meant that extracting samples of species can be difficult, particularly for those that ...

Whether it’s the quiet intensity of a Sri Lankan priest deep in devotion or a majestic black rhino on a misty morning, these ...

A Pittsboro woman is living life to the fullest despite a heart condition that’s impacted a number of people in her family.  ...

Ballerina Victoria Dauberville was filmed performing a dance on the edge of a cruise ship’s bilge, mere inches from ...

To attempt to describe the scale of Antarctica is nearly useless. Pictures and video even struggle to capture it fully. The water is a clearer blue than off the shores of Kapalua. The glaciers ...