Arctic

The 6th National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition (TASE-VI) has successfully completed its work in the Far North.

How Ice Worms Adapted to Life on Glaciers

Ice worms survive on glaciers through remarkable adaptations that keep their cells producing energy in conditions that slow most forms of life.

Solar eclipses in the Solar System

Solar eclipses occur throughout the solar system. However, the way they manifest varies from planet to planet.

Oden sets sail for the 2026 Canada-Sweden Arctic Expedition

The Swedish research icebreaker Oden is currently being fitted out in the port of Helsingborg for an international research mission to the Arctic Ocean.

The Tragedy of Svenskehuset

Seventeen sealers sought refuge in a well-stocked Arctic house, only to die from an invisible danger hidden in their own supplies.

Russia’s new polar flagship is taking shape

Construction of the new Russian research and expedition vessel “Ivan Frolov” is progressing according to plan.

Climate change in Greenland: lived experience and local perspectives

For many in Greenland, climate change is not a distant concept but a daily reality, even if its causes are understood in different ways.

Solar Eclipse 2026: Tips for Capturing Stunning Images

On the evening of 12 August 2026, millions of people will turn their eyes to the sky. One of the most spectacular total solar eclipses of the coming decades will sweep across the North Atlantic, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain.

The Role of Scurvy in Polar Expeditions

Scurvy was a serious threat to polar expeditions, caused by a lack of vitamin C.

From Mexico City to the Arctic: Chasing a Polar Ice Swimming Dream

Guest Author

Dreams often begin in the most unexpected places. Arleen González Pérez's dream started in Mexico City - a place where icy water simply does not exist. Yet that never stopped her from pursuing her passion for ice swimming.

Greenland at a glance

Greenland is far more than ice, with most of its Inuit population living along the coasts where culture, economy, and environment are closely connected.

China launches its 16th Arctic expedition

China has officially launched its 16th Arctic expedition. It is the country’s first research mission to the Arctic under the current 15th Five-Year Plan.

The Arctic: Reduced visibility for shipping

The effects of climate change in the Arctic are affecting not only sea ice but, increasingly, visibility as well.

The Seasonal Color Change of the Arctic Fox

The Arctic fox changes its coat with the seasons, shifting from brown in summer to white in winter to stay camouflaged year round.

Record polar bear pressure on eider nesting islands in Kongsfjorden

Marcel Schütz

An unusually intense summer of polar bear visits has put one of Svalbard’s key eider duck breeding areas under heavy pressure.

How Glaciers Break Into Icebergs

Glaciers are constantly moving, and when large pieces of ice break off into the sea, they form icebergs in a process known as calving.

Russia is expanding its influence in the Arctic

With the construction of the new nuclear-powered icebreaker ‘Rossiya’, Russia is continuing its ambitious Arctic strategy.

Pyramiden, Frozen in Time

Decades after its abandonment, the Soviet mining settlement of Pyramiden remains suspended between Arctic wilderness, preserved history and the slow return of nature.

Hauke Trinks and the Idea That Life Began in Ice

German physicist Hauke Trinks combined unconventional origin-of-life research with years of Arctic overwintering expeditions alongside Marie Tièche.

NASA to study the 2026 solar eclipse in Iceland

Around 40 NASA scientists will travel to the island for the total solar eclipse on 12 August to carry out an extensive research mission.

Arctic Row 2026: Swiss Expedition Plans Historic Row Across the Arctic

Four Swiss adventurers will begin the Arctic Row 2026 expedition at midnight between 3 and 4 July 2026, departing from Svalbard. Their goal is to complete a historic human-powered row of more than 3,000 kilometres to the edge of the Arctic sea ice and then continue all the way to mainland Scotland.

How Early Explorers Survived the Cold

Survival in the polar regions depended on practical skills, careful planning, and the ability to adapt to extreme cold.

PORT LAWNA: The Failure of a Billion-Dollar Project

New facilities at the Lawna coal transshipment complex in Murmansk have been commissioned as part of the latest expansion phase of the coal terminal.

Milestone for floating nuclear power plants

The Russian state-owned corporation Rosatom has made significant progress in its program for floating nuclear power plants.

Unequal pollutant exposure in men and women in the Arctic

Arctic dietary pollution exposes men and women to different levels of contaminants, reflecting differences in diet and biology.

“Forever Chemicals” Increase by More Than 900 Percent in Svalbard Reindeer

Lisa Scherk

For many visitors to Svalbard, the reindeer is among the first Arctic animals they encounter. Often seen grazing near Longyearbyen or moving slowly across the tundra beneath glaciers, these compact animals appear perfectly adapted to life in one of the world’s most remote environments.

Arctic Wildlife and Human Health in a Changing Environment

As climate change reshapes Arctic ecosystems, the close ties between wildlife and food systems are increasing the risk of diseases passing from animals to people.

Arctic Winters Are Getting Warmer

The Arctic is warming faster than any other region on Earth.

Qaqortoq Airport has opened

With the official opening of the new airport in Qaqortoq on April 16, 2026, South Greenland entered a new phase of economic and tourism development.

Can Arctic sea ice be artificially thickened?

Lisa Scherk

In the middle of the Arctic winter, employees of the company Real Ice pump seawater onto the surface of sea ice. At temperatures well below minus 20 degrees Celsius, the water freezes rapidly and forms an additional ice layer.

Bowhead Whales Borrow Songs from Other Arctic Species

New research shows that bowhead whales in the Arctic can imitate and incorporate sounds from other species into their songs.

New Study: Polar Bears under Pressure

Rosamaria Kubny

An international team of researchers has published a new report in the journal Ecological Monographs on the effects of climate change on the genetics and evolution of polar bears.

Tourism: Murmansk Reconnects with Svalbard

After an interruption of almost three decades, direct passenger voyages between the Russian port city of Murmansk and the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard have resumed.

New Polar Research Vessel for India

On April 8, 2026, a major milestone was reached in the construction of a new Indian ocean research vessel at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) shipyard in Kolkata.

Arctic nitrogen cycle more active than assumed

A new study shows that nitrogen fixation occurs across Arctic waters, including under sea ice, contributing to marine productivity.

More Than Transport: Human–Dog Cooperation in the Arctic

In the Arctic, humans and sled dogs form a cooperative system that combines mobility, sensory awareness, and shared learning to adapt to extreme conditions.

Greenland Shark: How Can a Heart Beat for Centuries?

The Greenland shark, with an estimated lifespan of up to 500 years, is the longest-living known vertebrate on Earth.

Increasing Microplastic Pollution in the Arctic

While the world powers compete for control of the Arctic, a new and unexpected contender has quietly emerged: microplastics.

Ingrid Pedersen: The First Woman to Fly Over the North Pole

In 1963, Ingrid Pedersen crossed the North Pole in a small aircraft, becoming the first woman to do so on a flight from Alaska to Norway.

Scientific Insights from an Inuit Narwhal Hunt

Researchers gained rare insights into narwhals by joining an Inuit hunt, revealing new details about their behavior and biology.

Surprising Discovery Beneath Greenland’s Ice

New research findings show that the bed beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet is structured differently than long assumed.

Ocean Current AMOC: New Risks Discovered

A recent scientific study focuses on a key element of the global climate system: the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC).

Wet tundra increases parasite risk for reindeer

Changing moisture conditions in the Arctic may influence parasite exposure in Svalbard reindeer by affecting where infective larvae are found.

Seawater as a Witness to Change on Svalbard

Scientists in Svalbard have shown that seawater can reveal which animals live in the Arctic, offering a new way to track how climate change is reshaping polar ecosystems.

Reindeer reveal rising Arctic pollution levels

Warming temperatures in the Arctic may be releasing long-stored pollutants, with Svalbard reindeer showing rising levels of persistent chemicals.

First “Woolly Mouse” as a Step Toward Reviving the Mammoth

Rosamaria Kubny

A genetically engineered mouse with strikingly dense, woolly fur is currently attracting attention in the scientific community.

Bird Flu Confirmed in Polar Bear on Svalbard

A polar bear found dead on Svalbard has tested positive for H5N5 avian influenza, the first confirmed case of bird flu in a polar bear in Europe.

How Modern Radar Systems Secure the Arctic

The Arctic is increasingly moving into the focus of global politics. The reasons for this are vast natural resource deposits, new shipping routes emerging as ice melts, and its strategic location between major powers.

How warming affects microbial processes in polar regions

Microbial processes in warming polar regions may influence greenhouse gas emissions and climate beyond the Arctic and Antarctic.

Rain, Slush and Record Temperatures Mark April on Svalbard