Antarctica

What I learned from crossing Antarctica on skis, alone

In attempting the first solo crossing of Antarctica, Ben Saunders battled white-out landscapes, shifting snows and mind-altering monotony — all while pulling hundreds of pounds ...

The extraordinary Antarctic plants with superhero powers

They hibernate for centuries and then come back to life! They make their own antifreeze and their own sunscreen! You’ll never look at moss the same way again. If you’ve ever had...

Why what’s happening in Antarctica won’t stay in Antarctica

The loss of polar ice may seem like an abstract concern, but it’s one that will affect all of us, no matter where we live, says glaciologist and TED Senior Fellow Michele Koppes...