A UK-funded geoengineering experiment in Cambridge Bay, Canada, is pumping ocean water onto sea ice to thicken it and combat rapid melting due to climate change. The "Real Ice" project aims to test the feasibility and safety of refreezing Arctic ice, with potential benefits for local communities and global climate.
Scientists detected iron-60, a radioactive isotope from ancient supernovae, in Antarctic ice up to 80,000 years old. This suggests Earth is still being showered by debris from stellar explosions millions of years ago, indicating our planet is traveling through a cloud of cosmic dust.
Russian scientists have created an AI algorithm that predicts extreme weather events in the Arctic with five times higher resolution than global climate models. The AI, trained on ERA5 data, can forecast wind fields and wave heights in the Barents Sea with remarkable speed and accuracy, aiding maritime safety and wind power applications.
Volunteers from the Clean Arctic project and Arktikugol Trust Company have cleared 30 tons of scrap metal from Piramida, a former Soviet mining town on the Spitsbergen archipelago. The collected waste will be transported for processing, highlighting Russia's commitment to environmental responsibility in the region.
An area of Antarctica comparable to France has failed to form winter sea ice in the Bellingshausen Sea, alarming scientists. This unusual event, coinciding with a heatwave, raises concerns for penguins, marine ecosystems, and sea-level rise.
Melting icebergs are depositing vast amounts of rock onto the Arctic seafloor, creating new hard surfaces for marine life like sponges and corals. This unexpected consequence of climate change is reshaping deep-sea ecosystems in the rapidly warming Arctic.
Melting Arctic icebergs are depositing rock debris on the seafloor, creating new hard-surface habitats for marine life like sponges and corals. This unexpected consequence of climate change is reshaping deep-sea ecosystems in the Arctic.
Conservationists propose a protected area for Ernest Shackleton's Endurance wreck in the Weddell Sea, fearing climate change and increased shipping may damage the historic site. The proposal passed a key meeting but awaits final approval from CCAMLR.
A report has warned that old chemicals found inside historic huts belonging to Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott in Antarctica could pose potential explosive hazards. The chemicals, possibly picric acid crystals, solution, and peroxide crystals, require careful handling and disposal.
A report has warned that old chemicals found inside historic huts belonging to explorers Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott in Antarctica could pose potential explosive hazards. The chemicals, possibly picric acid and peroxide crystals, require careful handling and disposal, with experts noting they can detonate under specific conditions like heat or shock.
Scientists express concern over the Bellingshausen Sea in West Antarctica, which is missing a 'France-sized' chunk of winter sea ice, approximately 650,000 sq km. This area, typically ice-covered in June, remains largely ice-free, raising fears it may not reform.
Antarctica's west coast is experiencing a severe deficit of winter sea ice, with an area the size of France missing in the Bellingshausen Sea. This alarming loss raises concerns for penguins, marine life, and global sea levels, and may have intensified a recent heatwave on the continent.
Russia's Ambassador to Canada, Oleg Stepanov, warned that unilateral military build-ups in the Arctic will prompt retaliatory measures from Russia, emphasizing the region's importance for peace, development, and cooperation.
A study in Nature reveals a significant increase in Arctic icebergs since the early 2000s, driven by climate change. These icebergs transport debris, altering marine habitats and potentially impacting fishing and shipping routes.
Russian seaports saw a 3.7% year-on-year increase in cargo turnover to 369.63 million metric tons in January-May 2026. Dry cargo rose 6.1% and liquid bulk cargo increased 1.5%. Export cargo grew 3.5%, while import and transit cargo declined.
Australia's One Nation party faces scrutiny over 'sloppy' financial reports with over $1m in missing assets. US President Trump accuses Iran of 'playing us for suckers' amid imminent strike threats. Thousands of Australian women face medicine uncertainty, while World Cup predictions begin.
Scientists discovered genetic traces of mammoths, horses, and predators in 700,000-year-old Arctic ground squirrel droppings preserved in permafrost. This breakthrough in paleogenomics uses ancient environmental DNA from coprolites to reconstruct ancient food webs and challenges assumptions about Arctic species continuity.
NATO launches Task Force X-Arctic to test unmanned systems in the Arctic amid rising tensions with Russia
Australia's $528M icebreaker RSV Nuyina cannot refuel in its home port of Hobart due to restrictions related to the Tasman Bridge. Despite fitting under the bridge, directional stability concerns and simulations showing potential collisions have led to the rejection of refueling applications. This forces the ship to travel 674km to Burnie, adding nearly $900,000 annually to its fuel costs.
Russia and the US have opportunities to expand cooperation in the Arctic across energy, resource mining, nuclear power, and environmental protection, according to Sergey Katyrin, President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He highlighted the importance of the region for future economic development and the need for joint environmental efforts.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Greenland is 'for now' part of Denmark, while confirming ongoing talks with Denmark and Greenland about the Arctic island's role in Western security and missile defense.
Tasmanian authorities are reviewing a ban preventing the Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina from travelling under Hobart's Tasman Bridge to refuel. The detour adds significant cost and time, prompting consideration of new modelling and alternative solutions.
Tasmanian authorities are reviewing a ban preventing the Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina from travelling under Hobart's Tasman Bridge. The ban, imposed due to directional stability concerns, forces a costly detour for refueling. New modeling is being considered to assess the feasibility of transit.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has authorized Nordline LLC, a subsidiary of Novatek, to acquire a 10% stake in the Arctic LNG 2 project from France's TotalEnergies. The decree was posted on the legal information portal.
