For scientists who study the Southern Ocean, a long-standing silver lining in the gloomy forecast of climate change has been ...

Mining is banned on the frozen continent. But new research suggests that could change as ice melts and land and valuable minerals are exposed.

The muskrat doesn't get a lot of respect from people. But these pesky mammals are good for at least one thing: they "eat ...

Mars’ frozen ice caps may be time capsules for ancient life. Lab experiments show that key building blocks of proteins can survive tens of millions of years in pure ice, even under relentless cosmic ...

When many mammals are sleeping during the winter, American beavers are actively courting, mating, and rearing offspring.

Excerpts from The News Journal archives include epidemics sweeping Wilmington, historic homes moved to Market Street and honor for The Knotty Pine.