Female Reindeer Antlers are 'Lunchboxes'? "They Probably Ate Them for Mineral Intake After Giving Birth"
Recent research suggests that female reindeer may consume their own shed antlers post-birth to replenish essential minerals needed for nursing.
Believe superbugs can spread from Svalbard
A new study from the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research warns that human activity is altering the fragile Arctic ecosystem, potentially allowing antibiotic-resistant superbugs to spread globally.
Heat transport to the Arctic Ocean has increased by 1.5 times in 20 years; is a vicious cycle created by water temperature and ice involved?
Recent research has revealed that heat transported from the Pacific Ocean to the Canada Basin in the Arctic Ocean has increased by 1.5 times over the past 20 years, contributing to the melting of Arctic ice.
Refreshing Nuclear Facilities in Secret
Old nuclear research facilities in western China have been secretly renovated, revealing China's efforts to expand its nuclear arsenal.
Cameras Mounted on the Necks of 12 Grizzlies Reveal the Behind-the-Scenes of Their Life in the Arctic
Researchers from Washington State University have attached cameras to the necks of 12 Arctic grizzly bears to observe their behavior during the short summer months in northern Alaska.
Polar bears are getting fatter. Surprising research results on climate change
Recent studies reveal that polar bears in Svalbard are adapting remarkably well to climate change, showing increased body weight and health despite ongoing threats from melting sea ice.
Hypatia III: first mission of women scientists to a simulated Mars in the Arctic
A team of ten women scientists from Catalonia will embark on a challenging expedition in a cold, remote Arctic environment to study climate change effects and the impacts of space radiation on cellular aging, replicating conditions similar to Mars.
Arctic polar bears puzzle scientists: they are becoming fatter and healthier
Recent research shows that some polar bears in the Arctic are gaining weight and becoming healthier, despite concerns over declining sea ice that threatens their survival.
Trump's Greenland Advisor: - Not Interested in Svalbard
A U.S. Arctic research commission leader stated that they see no significant risk around Svalbard compared to Greenland, affirming Norway's role in protecting Svalbard amid Trump's interest in Greenland.
Norwegian Security Services: Beware of Spies at the Meeting
Norwegian police warn of spies at the annual Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø, which gathers 1,300 participants from 37 countries to discuss Arctic research and geopolitics.
US commander says Russia and China's Arctic patrols are 'not for peaceful purposes'
A senior U.S. commander asserts that Russia and China are expanding their Arctic presence for strategic military reasons rather than for scientific research.
Norwegian Polar Institute: The Science of Polar Bears
The Norwegian Polar Institute organized a five-week expedition in April 2025 to study polar bears and the impact of pollutants on their health.
Dangerous virus discovered for the first time in Arctic waters, could be deadly for whales
Scientists have discovered a virus that causes diseases in humpback whales in Arctic waters for the first time, utilizing drones to collect breath samples in northern Norway.
'Dangerous' virus in arctic whales which could spark 'catastrophic domino effect' discovered
Scientists have identified a concerning virus in Arctic whales using drones, which may lead to severe impacts on marine wildlife due to rising pathogens in polar waters.