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 ...

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 ...

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 ...