Subglacial lakes

Shuttles idling near Pegasus Field, an airstrip that serves the McMurdo Station research facility on Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf.

Researchers discover microbial life deep beneath Antarctic ice

Science

For over 40 years, scientists have speculated that life in some form exists deep beneath the surface of glacial ice. Now new research confirms says they’re right — and raises questions about how these microorganisms affect the Earth’s ecosystem.

Russian scientists reported to have reached untouched lake beneath Antarctica

Environment