Biologists discovered white-nose syndrome, a lethal bat fungus, in sub-arctic caves near Fort Smith in Canada's Northwest Territories, raising concerns for vulnerable northern bat species already impacted by habitat loss and wildfires.
Greenland authorities have forced US-connected Greenland Energy to postpone Arctic oil drilling until at least winter 2027, defying the US envoy's claims and citing incomplete regulatory processes.
A total solar eclipse crossed parts of Europe on Wednesday, drawing millions of viewers across Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and the UK into the path of totality.
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of rising Arctic tensions, accused the EU of piracy over seized trade vessels, and threatened retaliation, while US intelligence warns of potential Russian hybrid attacks on NATO.
South Korea's oceans ministry has commissioned a research project to assess the commercial viability of using an Arctic shipping route by 2030, aiming to reduce distance to Europe and bypass Middle East maritime tensions.
Exploring the Antarctic Fire Department, the US-run professional fire service protecting McMurdo Station and research facilities against extreme isolation, freezing temperatures, and high winds.
An American oil company linked to Donald Trump has brought drilling equipment ashore in remote Greenland without local approval, prompting a strong warning from the government as Trump renews claims on the Arctic territory.
An Australian air crew evacuated a US national in serious condition from Antarctica's McMurdo Station to a New Zealand hospital during a rare, complex midwinter mission in -43C temperatures and near total darkness.
An Australian aviation crew conducted a midwinter rescue mission to evacuate a US expedition member from McMurdo Station in Antarctica during freezing temperatures and total darkness.
Origame Digital's Penguin Colony combines Lovecraftian horror, open-world Antarctic exploration, and historical Nazi relic hunting, using a low-poly aesthetic and cryptic gameplay mechanics to evoke fear of the unknown.
New Zealand experiences rare snowfall due to an Antarctic cold snap, with Wellington seeing its first significant snow in 15 years, while Europe struggles with a record-breaking heatwave, severe wildfires, and drought.
An expedition is departing from Murmansk to test a reusable stratospheric platform for Arctic exploration. Developed to monitor high latitudes without foreign satellites, the system combines a biodegradable balloon with an autonomous airplane-type platform.
An Antarctic cold snap brought freezing conditions, hail, and rare snowfall to New Zealand cities including Wellington and Dunedin, causing highway closures and record electricity demand.
A study by the Alfred Wegener Institute and MARUM reveals that most ancient carbon released from thawing Arctic permafrost is buried in seafloor sediments rather than converted into greenhouse gases, as microorganisms preferentially consume fresher marine organic matter.
The 2016 Ross Sea Region Marine Protected Area agreement, established by CCAMLR, created the largest marine reserve of its time around Antarctica. It was a landmark for ocean conservation, achieved after years of negotiation and compromise among 24 member states and the EU, despite geopolitical tensions and fishing interests.
A 60% drop in humpback whale sightings off Western Australia and rare seabird appearances on Australia's east coast signal potential disruptions in the Southern Ocean. These events coincide with persistent marine heatwaves and the confirmed presence of H5N1 bird flu, prompting scientists to call for urgent, coordinated monitoring.
Unusual drops in humpback whale sightings and rare seabird appearances off Australia coincide with persistent marine heatwaves in the Southern Ocean. Scientists are concerned these events signal broader changes in ocean conditions, potentially linked to climate change and disease risks like H5N1.
China's newest Antarctic research base, Qinling Station, opened in 2024, already sources over 60% of its energy from wind, solar, and hydrogen power, moving away from traditional diesel. China aims for 100% renewable energy at all its Antarctic stations by 2035.
A nearly 14 km long iceberg grounded near Coulman Island, Antarctica, blocked emperor penguins' foraging routes, causing a 69% decline in chick numbers during the 2025 breeding season. This highlights how local physical barriers disrupt access to essential resources for wildlife.
Antarctica's Concordia Station recorded a temperature of minus 119.4°F (minus 84.1°C) on July 18, marking its coldest reading in 16 years and the lowest officially reported anywhere globally since 2012. Scientists attribute this extreme cold to a combination of polar winter, high elevation, and exceptionally stable weather patterns.
Donald Trump predicts Greenland will be under US control by January 2029, reiterating his long-standing push to acquire the Danish territory for national security. This ambition has previously strained relations with European allies, who view it as a threat to Greenlandic sovereignty.
A new study reveals North American beavers have been colonizing parts of the Canadian Arctic since 2008, expanding northward due to climate change. Researchers combined tree-ring analysis of beaver-chewed shrubs with satellite images to reconstruct their activity, offering a new method for monitoring environmental change in remote regions.
The US Coast Guard Cutter Munro actively monitored Chinese research ships Xuelong and Xuelong 2 as they transited northbound through the US exclusive economic zone and extended continental shelf in the Bering Sea towards the Arctic, marking the first such transit this year.
The floating Arctic research station 'Tara' has departed Lorient, France, for a two-year mission to drift with sea ice. An international team will collect over 10,000 samples to study climate change's impact on the rapidly transforming polar region.
