Third of Antarctic ice shelf area at risk of collapse due to global warming
According to new research from the University of Reading in the UK, more than a…
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European Space Agency signs contract with OHB Sweden for Arctic weather satellite
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a €32m (US$38m) contract with Swedish space systems…
Alaskan permafrost change study gets underway
A new project led by the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) at the…
Sediment research reveals historic Atlantic surface temperatures
By taking advantage of unique properties of sediments from the bottom of Sawtooth Lake in…
Polarstern returns after groundbreaking Arctic expedition
After more than a year in the Central Arctic, the research icebreaker Polarstern has returned…
MOSAiC completes first Arctic aerial survey flights since coronavirus outbreak
Following a five-month mandatory delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, the MOSAiC expedition has announced…
MOSAiC project reports sea-ice extent in the Arctic at a historical low
The Arctic sea-ice extent is at its lowest ebb for the month of July since…
Scientific study describes the nursery of sea ice and provides the basis for future assessments of research data
Following the arrival of a new research team in June, study of the Arctic MOSAiC…
Unexceptional Arctic sea ice maximum
Arctic sea ice extent reached its annual maximum on March 5, covering one of the…
Denman Glacier retreats three miles
The Denman Glacier in Antarctica has retreated almost three miles in 22 years, according to…