the Antarctica Project

The frozen frontier of Antarctica is fast losing its icy grip. The southern continent has witnessed a dramatic decline in sea-ice coverage, with satellite measurements revealing a record low since the late 1970s. Unusual weather patterns and warmer air and...

Bella Papadopoulou, 24, is going to make a unique journey to the Antarctic, on Feb. 28. The young woman will travel as one of the 30 selected members of Robert Swan's International Antarctic Expedition 2013 (pp. polar explorer) and...