Sea ice plays many important roles for the global climate: Its white surface can reflect energy back into space, helping the ...

Arctic sea ice had its weakest winter buildup since record-keeping began 47 years ago. Scientists say it's a symptom of ...

This year's Arctic sea ice peak is the lowest in the 47-year satellite record, the US National Snow and Ice Data Center ...

Sea ice extent is at record, and near record, lows for this time of year in both polar regions, leaving the planet ...

During a voyage off the east coast of Africa, researchers collected detailed measurements of massive swirling currents that ...