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This is the home page for IceCube, a one-cubic-kilometer international high-energy neutrino observatory being built and installed in the clear deep ice below the South Pole Station. IceCube will open unexplored bands for astronomy, including the ten to the fifteenth electrovolt energy region, where the universe is opaque to high energy gamma rays originating from beyond the edge of our own galaxy, and where cosmic rays do not carry directional information because of their deflection by magnetic fields. IceCube will provide a totally novel viewpoint on the multi-messenger astronomy of gamma ray bursts, which have been identified as a possible source of the highest energy particles in nature. Information includes an overview of the project, a downloadable brochure, popular pieces and frequently asked questions. Other pages include publications and documents, education and outreach, and a multimedia page. In addition, information is available about the Antarctic Muon and Neutrino Detector Array at the South Pole (AMANDA) which will be incorporated into IceCube. Information about the organizational structure of the project is also available.

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