The region, which could provide a last refuge for polar bears and other Arctic wildlife that depends on ice, is not as stable as previously thought, according to a new study.
Tag: Arctic Regions
Tiny Fossils From Alaska Reveal Dinosaur Life in the Arctic
Baby dinosaur “microfossils” suggest that many species lived and thrived in some of the coldest parts of the planet.
Solar Eclipse 2021: Highlights From the ‘Ring of Fire’
Weather and geography made it difficult to see the rare spectacle, but some intrepid people got an exciting view of the eclipse from unique vantage points.
In the Russian Arctic, the First Stirrings of a Very Cold War
Though the Russian military has little in common with liberal Western politicians or environmental groups like Greenpeace, it is taking ice melt in the Far North seriously.
Glimpses of a Soviet Ghost Town on an Arctic Norwegian Isle
On the remote archipelago of Svalbard, a decaying settlement offers visitors an intimate look at the not-so-distant past.
His Ship Vanished in the Arctic 176 Years Ago. DNA Has Offered a Clue.
For the first time, researchers have identified the remains of a sailor from the doomed 1845 Franklin expedition of the fabled Northwest Passage.
Norway’s Supreme Court Hears Rights Challenge to Arctic Oil Drilling
Environmental groups argue that exploratory drilling licenses violate a constitutional right to a healthy environment. It’s a test case taking on an industry that is key to the country’s economy.
After a Year in the Ice, the Biggest-Ever Arctic Science Mission Ends
The research ship Polarstern docked in Germany after nearly 13 months studying the rapidly changing region.
Arctic Expedition’s Dress Code Raises Concerns About Sexism in Science
The scientific institute leading the trip denied that its policy had been applied to a specific sex, saying, “Women and men participate in our polar expeditions as equals.”
Global Warming Shifts Arctic Climate From Ice and Snow to Water and Rain
Open water and rain, rather than ice and snow, are becoming typical of the region, a new study has found.