• Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 21st, 2015
Vortex at Venus' South Pole Looks like a Swirling Puff of Smoke

Vortex at Venus' South Pole Looks like a Swirling Puff of Smoke

This planet's south pole was first seen in detail in 2006, when the Venus Express spacecraft began orbiting it

Teenager Moves to Set Record for Youngest Person to Reach the South Pole

Teenager Moves to Set Record for Youngest Person to Reach the South Pole

The 16-year-old spent almost 50 days battling freezing temperatures of -40C (-40F)

“Smelly” Prince Harry Reaches the South Pole with His Expedition

“Smelly” Prince Harry Reaches the South Pole with His Expedition

The Prince and his team were denied drinks for looking “scruffy”

Ozone Loss over the South Pole Has Warmed Southern Africa

Ozone Loss over the South Pole Has Warmed Southern Africa

The climate effects of the ozone hole reach further than believed, researchers say

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • December 20th, 2012
Dark Souls 2 Focuses on Concept of Time

Dark Souls 2 Focuses on Concept of Time

The game will be like South Pole when compared to original

NSF Charters New Icebreaker for US Antarctic Program

NSF Charters New Icebreaker for US Antarctic Program

The ship will be used to support existing bases at the South Pole

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 14th, 2011
Anniversary: Antarctic Exploration Turns 100

Anniversary: Antarctic Exploration Turns 100

The South Pole was first reached on December 14, 1911

  • History
  • By Smaranda Biliuti
  • October 19th, 2010
Antarctic Island Reveals Ancient Turtle Bones

Antarctic Island Reveals Ancient Turtle Bones

  • Sci Pry
  • By Smaranda Biliuti
  • July 29th, 2010
Strange Shape of Cosmic Rays Accidentally Discovered

Strange Shape of Cosmic Rays Accidentally Discovered

Background noise might be remains of a supernova

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 10th, 2010
Antarctica Had Warmest Year on Record in 2009

Antarctica Had Warmest Year on Record in 2009

The conclusion belongs to a new study

Ozone-Layer Temperatures Are Targets for Neutrino Telescope

Ozone-Layer Temperatures Are Targets for Neutrino Telescope

The machine is buried at the South Pole

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 1st, 2009
Experts Find Best Place for Astronomical Observations in the World

Experts Find Best Place for Astronomical Observations in the World

It is located around the South Pole

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 24th, 2009
The Search for Gravitational Waves Narrows

The Search for Gravitational Waves Narrows

It's the new astronomical goal

  • Space
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • May 13th, 2008
Help Wanted, Looking for Lander Wreck

Help Wanted, Looking for Lander Wreck

NASA needs your help

  • Space
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • March 12th, 2008
New Images of the Moon's South Pole

New Images of the Moon's South Pole

ESA maps the illumination patterns of the Moon's south pole

NASA Tests Moon Base at the South Pole

NASA Tests Moon Base at the South Pole

Inflatable habitats