Since 1974 a particular area of ice in Antarctica has been a mystery to scientists. That’s because periodically a hole would ...

When a massive, black patch, known as a polynya, was spotted by NASA scientists for the first time, satellite operators were ...

It’s a cold Norwegian winter day, and I’m about to walk across this frozen lake and climb in through an ice hole. Get your sauna tent ready. You’ll need to warm up immediately after your dip ...

A massive hole appeared in Antarctica's sea ice in 2017. This happened near Maud Rise, an underwater mountain. Scientists identified it as a polynya. The Weddell Gyre, storms, and atmospheric ...