Andrea Mustain

They're tantalizingly close, but other groups may beat them.

These weird creatures have been seen only a handful of times in human history.

Diverse groups of microbes thrive in these cold, deep regions.

This strangely marked species has never been documented in the area before.

Take a virtual ride with an iconic predator.

Read Robert Falcon Scott's own account of a bittersweet day.

Weird life forms may lurk under miles of ice.

These deep observatories may offer a glimpse of one of Earth's most abundant creatures.

Eyeless shrimp, other wonders revealed through remote sub camera.

Caribbean cruise set to discover new species.

Pioneering botanist gets taxonomic recognition.

It takes many years for these giants to melt.

Hint: They're not just penguins.

Take a trip through space and time to a beautiful and forbidding Antarctic mountain range.

Pilot project aims to take the temperature of water beneath Antarctic ice shelves.

Scientists are chiseling away at the enigmatic forces at work in Antarctica.

Despite long travel times and brutal conditions, Antarctica is a great place for science.

Drought in Texas may have struck a blow to the iconic insects.

Mission will study conditions in one of the most isolated, harsh spots on Earth.

Huge waves are the likely culprit, but scientists seek to know what kind of large wave.

This year's mission down under is a challenge and a success, scientists said.

Take a journey through one of Earth's most diverse ocean regions.

A postcard from the recent Geological Society of America meeting.

New technology helps better understand disasters and prepare for future ones.

Scientists are trying to figure out if they've spotted a nascent supervolcano.