In December 2023, thanks to UNH, the United States grew by one million square kilometers. The U.S. gained that seabed territory beyond 200 nautical miles from our coasts through a geopolitical process ...

Svalbard is the fastest warming place in the world, and even within the Arctic. Leaving as little trace as possible is a ...

A photographer's iconic shots of polar bears in abandoned buildings on a Russian island shines a spotlight on wider changes ...

The trail system bears the unmistakable craftsmanship of the Civilian Conservation Corps – steps carved from native stone, ...

We've mapped the Moon more thoroughly than our own ocean floor, but a leap forward has come with NASA's SWOT satellite. Using ...

The winter growth period for sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is now over, with levels at a record low. The winter ice extent on ...

In a revolutionary advancement in oceanography, scientists have created one of the most detailed maps of the ocean floor to ...

New research suggests continued global warming could put a major Arctic ocean current in serious trouble, and that the consequences could extend far beyond the North. Known as the Beaufort Gyre ...

Equally worrying, Russia has increased its naval cooperation with China and given Beijing access, and a stake, in the Arctic.

A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three fellow adventurers plunged back to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Friday, ...

with a stubborn trough allowing Arctic air to spill south. This dramatic contrast––visible on temperature anomaly maps––paints a surreal picture: The heart of Canada’s polar region will ...