Antarctica is famous for ice, penguins and being the least explored continent on Earth, but there's so much more to the southernmost continent. At Live Science, we ensure you have all the amazing facts about Antarctica and stay updated on the latest Antarctic discoveries. From why Antarctica's sea ice is reaching its lowest level to whether the frozen continent will ever be habitable, our expert writers and editors deliver the best Antarctica news, features and articles for you to read.
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Antarctica 'pyramid': The strangely symmetrical mountain that sparked a major alien conspiracy theory
Antarctica is home to a peak shaped like a perfect pyramid — but contrary to what conspiracy theorists say, the mountain's four symmetrical faces were forged through natural processes.
Antarctica ice melt could cause 100 hidden volcanoes to erupt
More than 100 volcanoes lurk beneath the surface in Antarctica. Ice sheet melt could set them off.
Massive Antarctic icebergs' split from glaciers may be unrelated to climate change
The first analysis of extreme calving events in Antarctica finds no correlation with climate change, highlighting the significance of common, smaller calving events for ice loss and instability.
Scientists peered into a secret Antarctic lake hidden beneath the ice — and uncovered a never-before-seen ecosystem
Scientists investigating the frozen Lake Enigma in Antarctica discovered an ecosystem teeming with strange microbial communities.
40-year-old 'mega' iceberg — the largest on Earth — is on the move after being trapped in a giant vortex for months
The "megaberg" A23a is on the move again after spinning in one spot for months on end. This is the ice slab's second great escape in as many years after being stuck in place for the first 37 years of its existence.
Antarctica's 'Deception Island' is one of the only places on Earth where you can sail into an active volcano
Earth from space A 2018 satellite photo shows the aptly named Deception Island, which was formed by a massive eruption 4,000 years ago and remains volcanically active today.
When was the last time Antarctica was ice-free?
Antarctica is covered by a miles-thick ice sheet, but was that always the case? And when was the coldest continent ice-free?
