European mission to Mercury just made its sixth flyby of the planet, revealing stunning close-ups of the permanently shadowed ...

Everyone knows about the Earth’s poles: north and south. One is where the penguins live, the other one is where Santa Claus makes all our presents. But have you ever spared a moment to wonder ...

Over the past 15 years, Chinese scientist Peng Fang has gone on scientific expeditions at the North and South poles 13 times.

It's time to recalibrate the navigation systems on ships, airplanes, and (given the time of year) Santa's sleigh: the ...

From The South Pole to The North Pole Adventurer, elite mountaineer and cross-country skier Kristin Harila recently suspended her solo and unsupported ski trek.

The moon has both a South and North Pole, but just how cold are they? For context, Antarctica's coastal temperatures average around 14°F (-10°C), while the interior drops to -76°F (-60°C ...

meaning the North (and South) Poles are also constantly on the move. If you're using a compass or a GPS system, knowing exactly where these points are is crucial. "The current behaviour of ...

If Preet Chandi accomplishes the solo, unsupported expedition to the North Pole, she would be only the third person recorded ...

The presence of a North Pole star is a coincidence that has saved lives and perhaps changed history, but is it shared across the Solar System?