The National Geographic Endurance is a comfortable base for explorations in icy waters, whether in the Arctic or in the ...

The Whaler’s Inn occupies a collection of historic buildings in the heart of downtown, each room individually decorated with nautical touches that never cross into kitsch territory.

Cetaceans are among the most intelligent creatures in the ocean and many whales have used their big brains to develop cunning ...

From super-sized natural wonders and man-made marvels to some of the weirdest, creepiest and teeny-tiniest sights, we take a look at some of the best record-breaking attractions around the world.

SWIM WITH A MISSION IS DELIVERING SOME MUCH NEEDED RESOURCES TO SOME LOCAL VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TODAY. SWIM WITH THE MISSION HOSTED ITS FIRST EVER GRANT AWARD CEREMONY TO GIVE OUT AROUND $2 ...

Scientists took samples from whale blow, identifying possible disease risks for marine mammals in northern seas.

To support the Eastern Front, the Allies sent convoys to Russia through waters so frigid men could freeze to death in five ...

Senior Scientist, National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), University of Colorado Boulder Matthew L. Druckenmiller receives ...

A yearly checkup on the region documents a warmer, rainier Arctic and 200 Alaskan rivers “rusting” as melting tundra leaches minerals from the soil into waterways. By Eric Niiler Reporting from the ...

While sailing along the coast, a friendly beluga whale appeared and followed the boat for hours, clearly seeking human interaction. It was an incredible moment—but also a reminder of how unusual this ...

The Arctic has experienced its hottest year since records began, a US science agency announced Tuesday, as climate change triggers cascading impacts from melting glaciers and sea ice to greening ...

The Arctic is a dramatically different place than it was 20 years ago, when scientists first began giving it an annual checkup—and its current state is dire. The first Arctic Report Card was released ...