Arctic and Antarctic wildlife are facing an escalating crisis as climate change rapidly melts vital sea ice. This disappearance is pushing species like polar bears, seals, and penguins to the edge of ...

Arctic sea ice extent through most of April changed very little. Only at the end of the month did extent begin to decline. Because the month started with unusually low extent, however, the average ...

Sailing through Canada’s remote Arctic waters, we didn’t expect a surprise interception. But when the authorities showed up, ...

And the shows! They appeared like coins spilling from a slot machine. Razor clam shows, that is—silver-dollar-size impressions in the sand revealing the hidden lairs of my quarry. Within a few yards ...

President Donald Trump claimed that Canada's leaders are "considering" becoming a U.S. state in exchange for the protection ...

Life is harsh for barnacle geese, which must contend with Arctic temperatures and protect their young from predators like foxes by nesting on high ledges and cliffs. But this strategy has a ...

Researchers are trying to rebuild sea ice above the Arctic Circle so it can reflect the sun’s warming rays, slowing climate ...

Every year on May 17, the streets of Tromsø fill with color, music, and tradition. From boat parades to ferry passengers taking center stage, this is how Tromsø marks Norwegian Constitution Day.

At Izembek Lagoon, Pacific black brant are choosing to overwinter in the Bering Sea — drawn by warming waters and the ...

Instructions Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil, then add 6-8 lemon myrtle leaves. Set a large steamer on top of the simmering water. Fill the steamer over the double boiler with ...

Over the past few decades, scientists have discovered that these ancient Arctic animals can live upwards of 400 years and are often blind due to a parasite that attaches itself to their corneas.

Commercial, strategic, and scientific motivations drive China’s growing interests in the Arctic. Russia, an Arctic power, has simultaneously been a reluctant partner and competitor to China in the ...