The Arctic region, with its pristine landscapes and unique ecosystems, is a treasure trove of untouched islands just waiting ...

With Russia more assertive, China expanding its Arctic ambitions, and Washington renewing interest in Greenland, the region ...

This storm began over the Arctic ice sheet, moved toward the North Pole, crossed the Greenwich Meridian, and eventually dissipated in the Western Hemisphere. Remarkably, it came within just 44 ...

Lightning near the North Pole reveals dramatic climate changes as Arctic temperatures rise and storms intensify.

The Tara Polar Station, a $23 million research vessel with a crew of 12, will drift across the Arctic ice to enable better ...

By early May, the high sun can make calm Arctic days mild or even hot. We update expeditions on Ellesmere Island, the ...

T he Arctic is slipping from Canada’s grasp. Years of neglect—by successive governments and especially under the ...

Accomplishing this will be hard at a time when some world powers are hampering research in the region. Scientists need to ...

Melting Arctic ice increases human and animal interactions, raising the risk of infectious disease spread. Researchers urge ...

It’s the first night of Arctic Pride, and, according to the map, the welcome party should be right here. I’d expected some ...

A major disruption to the Arctic polar vortex has bumped the ring of wind that circles the North Pole off its perch and towards Europe, a new animation shows. The migration could trigger colder ...

Scientists say that PFAS, nicknamed "forever chemicals," are building up in animals like polar bears, seals, and birds and at ...