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PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ can be absorbed through human skin, says research

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or synthetic forever chemicals have been detected everywhere from the Arctic ice and its polar bears to penguin colonies in Tasmania, even in rain water and sea spray. These persistent chemicals have been found in the blood of people all over the world, as well…

The Conversation · Jul 5, 2024

Freak event probably killed last woolly mammoths, scientists say

Study shows population on Arctic island was stable until sudden demise, countering theory of ‘genomic meltdown’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

The Navy Seals Just Used Snowmobiles To Meet up With a Freakin' Submarine

Powersports and special operations are common bedfellows. But using a snowmobile to meet up with a submarine? That's pretty new and quite rad.

RideApart · Jun 26, 2024

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Canada Boosting Military Spending To Meet NATO Guidelines

Canada is ramping up defense spending to meet NATO's 2% GDP target by 2029, with a focus on Arctic security and modernization efforts.

Canada's defense investment in the Arctic puts it on track to meet NATO guideline, minister says

Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair says his country looks on track to meet NATO’s military spending guideline

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024

Is There Anybody Out There? NATO Hones Arctic Subs' Sonar Skills

In the icy waters of the Arctic, NATO scientists are dissecting sound waves to improve the West's ability to track Russian submarines, as global warming alters acoustics underwater.

International Business Times · Jun 14, 2024

Polar Bears Could Vanish From Canada's Hudson Bay If Temperatures Rise 2C

An international team of scientists said Thursday that polar bears faced local extinction in Canada's Hudson Bay by mid-century if global warming exceeds limits set under the Paris climate accords.

International Business Times · Jun 13, 2024

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Discovery Of Shackleton's Last Ship Off Canadian Coast

The Quest, Sir Ernest Shackleton's lost ship, found off Canada's coast after 62 years, linking to his Antarctic exploration legacy.

Wreck of the last ship of famed Anglo-Irish explorer Shackleton found off the coast of Canada

The wreck of the last ship belonging to a famous Irish-born British explorer of Antarctica has been found off the coast of Canada by an international team led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024

Wreck of Shackleton’s ship Quest found, last link to ‘heroic age of Antarctic exploration’

The vessel, which sank off the coast of Canada in 1962, was used by the explorer on his final voyage to the continent

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2024

On Thin Ice: Putin v Greenpeace review – a jaw-droppingly unforgettable real-life tale

This documentary series about an anti-oil protest gone wrong is absolutely gripping. It features guns, helicopters and nearly drowning while in mid-air

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024

How to build stunning realistic environments in 3D

Here's how Mario Leone used Unreal Engine, Gaea and NukeX to create three captivating landscapes.

Creative Bloq · Jun 9, 2024

Arctic 'zombie fires' rising from the dead could unleash vicious cycle of warming

Zombie fires that burn underground over winter may be a case of climate change-driven spontaneous combustion, new research reveals.

LiveScience · Jun 7, 2024

A shocking 79% of female scientists have negative experiences during polar field work

Every day, women are working on frontier science in Earth’s unforgiving polar environments. Our study, published today in PLOS Climate, investigated what their experiences are actually like.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024

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The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024

How the 1901 Discovery expedition’s polar explorers stayed healthy during their Antarctic journey

Antarctica is the most inhospitable continent on earth. It’s dry, cold, and completely dark for months of the year. Edwardian explorers were some of the first to brave the Antarctic winter, developing new knowledge still drawn upon by scientists today.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024

Chinese scientists are increasingly shaping the future of the Arctic amid China’s rising presence

Scientists are playing a significant role in the Arctic region, helping to educate the world about its unique ecosystem along with the ongoing geopolitical positioning by Arctic and non-Arctic states.

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024

How to cool off with bears and ‘bergs on Arctic holidays this summer

As the ice melts, now is the time to explore the far north

Inverse · Jun 2, 2024

Why Zombie Fires In The Arctic Just Won’t Die

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The Independent UK · May 31, 2024

The remote Arctic islands that Norway is desperate to keep hold of

Around 60% of Svalbard’s 3,000 inhabitants are Norwegians, while the rest comes from a wide variety of nations

The Conversation · May 28, 2024

Zombie fires in the Arctic smoulder underground and refuse to die – what’s causing them?

So-called “zombie fires” in the peatlands of Alaska, Canada and Siberia disappear from the Earth’s surface and smoulder underground during the winter before coming back to life the following spring. These fires puzzle scientists because they appear in early May, way ahead of the usual fire season in the far…

The Guardian - US · May 22, 2024

Alaskan rivers turning orange due to climate change, study finds

As frozen ground below the surface melts, exposed minerals such as iron are giving streams a rusty color that pose a risk to wildlife

International Business Times · May 17, 2024

For Sale: Unique Piece Of Land In Strategic Arctic Archipelago

The last piece of privately owned land in the strategic Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic is up for grabs, a property likely to entice China but which Norway does not intend to let go without a fight.

Limited Arctic Cooperation Between West And Russia Despite Tensions

Explore limited cooperation between Norway and Russia in the Arctic Council amidst broader geopolitical tensions.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2024

I joined an expedition to the Arctic. Here’s why everyone should...

Dog sledding through the arctic, Samantha Herbert discovers that no environment is out of bounds

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024

Ice dives, walrus snaps and whale encounters: the man telling extreme stories of an Arctic at risk

Andreas B. Heide has been shortlisted for a Shackleton award for his work in the far north, getting up close to nature to connect people emotionally with a fragile ecosystem

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