Arctic
Largest Arctic Expedition Ever Comes to a Close
The German Research Vessel Polarstern came back into port after more than a year floating amid the diminishing Arctic sea ice
'Zombie Fires' May Have Sparked Record High Carbon Emissions in the Arctic
Increasing temperatures due to climate change and wildfires may be propelling the region into a fiery new normal
The Far-Reaching Consequences of Siberia's Climate-Change-Driven Wildfires
Smoke from the blazes is now reaching the West Coast of the United States
Husky Ancestors Started Hauling Sleds for Humans Nearly 10,000 Years Ago
A genetic study shows that today's Arctic sled dogs have something curious in common with polar bears
Herds of Moss Balls Mysteriously Roam the Arctic Together
The moss isn't propelled by a slope, the wind, or the sun, but the group moves in sync
Why This Rare, Huge Ozone Hole Over the Arctic Is Puzzling Scientists
The new wound further diminishes Earth’s protective shield against damaging solar radiation
Divers Recover More Than 350 Artifacts From the HMS 'Erebus' Shipwreck
The treasure trove could help answer questions about what happened during the disastrous Franklin Expedition
Why Wolverines Are the Arctic Animal We Love to Hate
Scientists brave the deep snows and frigid cold of Arctic Alaska to study one of its most furtive and ferocious denizens
This Photographer Goes to the Ends of the Earth to Capture Rarely Viewed Animals
Roie Galitz considers himself an ambassador for the creatures he photographs, capturing their intimate moments in hopes of inspiring conservation
Mosses Expand the Story of Ötzi the Iceman's Final Journey
Seventy-five species of mosses and liverworts found in and around his body suggest he climbed the alps via a difficult gorge
Extreme Snowfall Prevented Arctic Species From Breeding Last Year
Snow coverage persisted through late July, which prevented plants, insects and birds from reproducing normally
A Warming Climate Threatens Archaeological Sites in Greenland
As temperatures rise and ice melts, Norse and Inuit artifacts and human remains decompose more rapidly
Divers Get an Eerie First Look Inside the Arctic Shipwreck of the HMS Terror
Marine archaeologists exploring the 19th-century vessel could discover clues about what befell the sailors of the Franklin expedition
Rare Lightning Strikes Detected 300 Miles From North Pole
Cool temps, low moisture and a stable atmosphere usually prevent thunderstorms from developing in the Arctic
Greenland Lost 12.5 Billion Tons of Ice in a Single Day
The amount of ice collectively lost last Wednesday and Thursday would be enough to cover Florida in almost five inches of water
The Arctic Is Experiencing Its Worst Wildfire Season on Record
Arctic infernos released 50 megatons of carbon dioxide—the equivalent of Sweden’s total annual emissions—into the atmosphere in June alone
The World's Northernmost Permanent Settlement Set a Record High Temperature
The military installation of Alert on Ellesmere Island, 600 miles from the North Pole, hit 69.8 degrees Fahrenheit last week
A Young Arctic Fox Traveled From Norway to Canada in 76 Days
The animal trekked an average of 28 miles per day, covering a distance of 2,175 miles during her journey from Spitsbergen to Ellesmere Island
More Than 50 Lakes Found Under Greenland Ice Sheet
Prior to the finding, researchers only knew of four bodies of water below the ice sheet
Prehistoric Hyena’s Teeth Show Bone-Crushing Carnivore Roamed the Arctic
The only hyena to live in North America, <i>Chasmaporthetes</i>, had the stature of a wolf and the powerful jaws of its modern relatives
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