Arctic
'The End of Ice,' and the Arctic Communities Already Grappling With a Warming World
A new book highlights the changes endured by inhabitants of the Arctic, serving as a harbinger of what’s to come in lower latitudes
The 'Pole of Inaccessibility' Has Eluded Adventurers for More Than a Century
This winter, explorers will once again set out for the most remote part of the Arctic Ocean
Arctic Ice Is Retreating and Reindeer Are Going With It
Herds in Canada, the U.S. and Russia have dropped by over half in 20 years—and some may not recover
Extreme Weather Is Turning the Arctic Brown, Signaling Ecosystem’s Inability to Adapt to Climate Change
Vegetation affected by extreme warming absorbs up to 50 percent less carbon than healthy green heathland
This Photographer Captures the Beauty and Drama of East Greenland at Winter's End
Danie Ferreira shares his experiences documenting one of the world’s coldest climates on the heels of Greenland dogs
Why Is the Snowy Owl Disappearing?
These birds, once a feature of the far north as reliable as ice, are becoming less and less common
Group of Belugas May Have Adopted Young Narwhal
The narwhal was seen frolicking with its beluga buddies some 600 miles south of its normal range
Toxic Chemicals Banned 20 Years Ago Finally Disappearing From Arctic Wildlife
But the appearance of new chemicals is creating an uncertain future for polar bears, orcas and seabirds
Lead Poisoning Wasn't a Major Factor in the Mysterious Demise of the Franklin Expedition
Researchers argue that lead exposure occurred prior to the start of the voyage, not during the stranded crew's battle for survival
Greenland's Vikings Got Wealthy Off Walrus Tusks
New DNA study reveals how the Norse Greenlanders cornered the market on ivory in Europe
How the Wolf Spider’s Diet May Help Keep the Arctic Cool
As temperatures rise, the spider dines differently, resulting in a cascade of effects in the Arctic
Researchers Record the Sounds of the Elusive Narwhal
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Where the Doomed, Beloved Polar Bear Is Still a Dangerous Predator
A grassroots guard in Alaska works to keep people safe from bears, while also keeping bears safe from people
Why Scientists Are Starting to Care About Cultures That Talk to Whales
Arctic people have been communicating with cetaceans for centuries. The rest of the world is finally listening in
This Swiss Town Is Protecting Its Glacier With a Blanket
But a high-tech solution might be on the way
The World's Most Ancient, Elusive Sharks Were Finally Caught on Video
Greenland sharks, which can live more than 400 years, reveal how little we know about life in the coldest oceans
New Map Reveals What Lies Below Greenland's Ice
This map of 'naked' Greenland is the most detailed yet and can help in refining climate predictions
These Places Are Actually The Middle of Nowhere
These "poles of inaccessibility" are among the world's most remote places
Narwhals Have a Strange Stress Response
When the creatures are frightened, they both flee and freeze
Surprising Footage Captures Arctic Jellyfish Lurking Under the Ice
The creatures were previously thought not tough enough to survive the harsh winters
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