The huge, icy continent of Antarctica has long been a fascination for many. There are many reasons for this. Firstly, it’s a ...

Sediment cores from the Aegean Sea reveal that human-driven lead contamination began 5,200 years ago—much earlier than expected. This pollution is tied to shifts in economy and land use, culminating ...

People swear by the health benefits of cold-water immersion, but new research found that the science behind these claims is ...

Scientists have discovered microplastics in the snow near some of Antarctica's deep field camps, revealing how far-reaching ...

During the Cold War, the U.S. built a military base under the ice in Greenland, hidden from the Soviets. It was eventually abandoned, but its most lasting legacy is a pivotal role in climate science.

The great ice streams of the Antarctic and Greenland are like frozen rivers, carrying ice from the massive inland ice sheets ...

New research has uncovered the earliest traces of lead contamination caused by human activities, linking the development of ...

The 4 Nations Face-Off will mark the first time McAvoy will play for Sullivan, who he's known since he and Kiley met in college at Boston University. Sullivan also played hockey for BU before going on ...

The devastating health effects of lead exposure are well-documented, even at low levels. Modern studies highlight how lead ...