Category: Science

New UN High Seas Agreement: What Opportunities Does It Offer for the Polar Regions?

Lisa Scherk

On January 17, 2026, the BBNJ Agreement of the United Nations (Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction) entered into force.

Strongest solar storm in over 20 years hits Earth

Marcel Schütz

Northern Lights over Zurich – for Mike Jakob, it was a magical moment to witness the usually Arctic phenomenon in his own sky.

Search for Missing Diver in Antarctica

Marcel Schütz

An international search and rescue operation is underway in Antarctica after a scientific diver went missing during an under-ice dive. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, in the Adélie Land region.

Environmental and Climate Problems in the Arctic

Heiner Kubny

The Arctic is warming faster than any other region on Earth, with serious consequences for the environment and human health.

East Antarctica: When Ancient Ice Delivers New Answers

Heiner Kubny

The melting of the polar ice sheets is among the most frequently discussed consequences of climate change.

We experienced the warming of the Antarctic Peninsula

Heiner Kubny

The Antarctic Peninsula continues to be one of the regions of the Earth most strongly affected by global warming.

Deepest ice reef in the world discovered – and it’s teeming with life

Heiner Kubny

Deep beneath the ocean surface, where hardly any light penetrates and water pressure is immense, a reef made of ice is growing.

How Do Whales Get Full on Plankton?

Rosamaria Kubny

Whales are among the largest living beings that have ever lived on Earth....

41 Years of BCAA: Science, Service, and the Future in Antarctica

Heiner Kubny

With pride and deep respect, Uruguay’s Artigas Antarctic Research Station (BCAA) celebrated its 41st anniversary.

Polar Night: How Darkness Shapes Rhythm, Psyche, and Community

Lisa Scherk

In the northern polar regions, the sun disappears below the horizon for weeks or even months during winter – a phenomenon known as the polar night.