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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Did you know there are polar bears in SP? The aquarium in the capital has a family of the species; watch VIDEO

An aquarium in São Paulo is home to a family of polar bears, including a young one born in Latin America.

Feb 27 • 16:43 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Zoo: the polar bear's favorite treat is ice cream with fruit and blood

At Tallinn Zoo, polar bears enjoy a special treat of fruit and blood ice cream and spend much of their time relaxing.

Feb 27 • 09:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Murder in La Polar: Main Suspect Identified in the Crime

A former police officer named Sergio Gama has been identified as the primary suspect in the fatal beating of a man at La Polar tavern in Mexico City.

Feb 27 • 00:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Polar Vortex Weakening – It May Have Chilling Consequences

The article discusses the potential weakening of the polar vortex and its possible effects on winter weather patterns in Finland and Europe.

Feb 26 • 14:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Unusual Magnetic Reversal of the Earth Lasted 70,000 Years

A new study reveals that the Earth's magnetic field underwent a prolonged and unstable polar reversal approximately 40 million years ago.

Feb 25 • 16:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Here -9, there 14 degrees. The weather in Poland will completely go crazy

Poland is experiencing contrasting temperatures due to a high pressure system, with Arctic air in the north and warmer polar maritime air in the west.

Feb 25 • 10:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Electrons Like in Mud: First Detection of 'Polaron' Formation

Researchers have successfully tracked the formation of polarons for the first time, revealing fundamental insights into electron behavior in polar materials.

Feb 24 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Historic record of ship crossings in the Arctic in 2025

The Arctic is experiencing a surge in shipping traffic due to melting ice, with the Northern Sea Route gaining strategic importance and a record number of vessels operating in the region by 2025.

Feb 24 • 09:20 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Who Is Not Funding This Antarctic Expedition?

The article discusses America's changing commitment to polar research amid increasing concerns over rising sea levels.

Feb 21 • 02:44 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

It is another story, the realm community cries out for

The article discusses the untold story of Arnarulunnguaq, a Greenlandic woman who undertook a significant sledding journey in 1921 alongside polar explorer Knud Rasmussen.

Feb 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Bodo Torments Inter in the Polar Circle

Norwegian team Bodo delivers an impressive 3-1 victory over Italian team Inter in a thrilling match showcasing their superior gameplay.

Feb 18 • 23:01 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Budweiser and Heineken face polar opposite fates in China as punters favour home comforts

In China, Budweiser experiences significant profit decline while Heineken thrives, reflecting changing consumer preferences influenced by economic factors.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Your electricity bill could reach up to 1200 dollars: the polar cold drives up heating costs in the US.

The 2026 winter in the United States is leading to significantly higher heating costs for households due to severe cold waves and rising energy prices.

Feb 17 • 22:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Heating bills up to $1200: polar cold exacerbates the heating crisis in the U.S.

The extreme polar cold in the U.S. has led to skyrocketing heating bills, with average costs reaching up to $1242 for electric-powered homes.

Feb 17 • 11:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

It Brings 'Old' Winter to Czechia. What Happens When the Polar Vortex Breaks Apart

The article discusses the impacts of a disintegrating polar vortex on the winter weather in Czechia.

Feb 17 • 05:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New wave of polar cold: the map of where snow is accumulating in the U.S. this week

A new wave of polar cold is expected to bring significant snowfall to parts of the U.S. this week, particularly impacting the West Coast and northern regions.

Feb 16 • 13:48 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Pulling cold polar air over the country in the coming days

Iceland is expected to experience freezing temperatures between three to eighteen degrees Celsius due to cold polar air moving over the region.

Feb 16 • 07:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An unusual project in Sweden - would protect against sabotage

Sweden is planning to lay a data cable beneath the polar ice cap connecting Asia and North America, aimed at enhancing infrastructure security.

Feb 15 • 23:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The second Greek mission of the Hellenic Polar Zones Society to Antarctica

The Hellenic Polar Zones Society (HELPOZ) is conducting its second mission to Antarctica, aiming to enhance Greece's participation in global climate research efforts.

Feb 15 • 19:40 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Weather in CdMx and Edomex TODAY February 15: Polar air mass 'refreshes' the afternoon slightly

Today's weather in Mexico State and Mexico City features cold mornings with possible frost in higher areas and warm afternoons, influenced by a polar air mass.

Feb 15 • 14:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Financial Times: Chinese nuclear icebreaker raises concerns in America

A report from Financial Times reveals that China is intensifying its strategic activities in the Arctic, aimed at new shipping routes and natural resources with its 'Polar Silk Road' vision, highlighted by the unveiling of a new nuclear icebreaker.

Feb 12 • 17:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Long-Term Forecast for Poland. Will the Polar Vortex Collapse? Meteorologists Warn

Meteorologists in Poland warn that the polar vortex is facing instability, which could lead to a significant change in weather patterns by March.

Feb 12 • 11:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Long-term forecast for Poland. Will the polar vortex collapse? Meteorologists warn

Meteorologists are warning that a rapidly warming stratosphere could lead to the collapse of the polar vortex, which may significantly alter weather patterns in Poland this March.

Feb 12 • 11:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Polar Bears in Canada, Kayaking in Antarctica, and Other Destinations to Enjoy the Snow

This article explores various cold destinations, including Canada and Antarctica, for snow enthusiasts and adventure lovers.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Peter Alestig: Disturbing Phenomenon in the Atmosphere Could Explain the Wolf Winter

Peter Alestig discusses how recent cold weather across Sweden and the US may paradoxically be linked to climate change, despite conflicting perceptions of global warming.

Feb 11 • 18:40 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The captain of the ship that damaged the Balticconnector pleaded not guilty in court in Hong Kong

A Chinese captain of the Newnew Polar Bear ship, charged with damaging a gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia, pleaded not guilty in a Hong Kong court.

Feb 11 • 04:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

"I am innocent" - The trial of the captain of the Newnew Polar Bear finally began in Hong Kong

The trial of the captain of the Newnew Polar Bear, a Chinese-owned vessel sailing under the Hong Kong flag, commenced in Hong Kong after several months of delays due to legal and translation issues.

Feb 11 • 04:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

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.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The map of the new winter storm threatening the U.S.: where the snow and polar cold wave will extend

A new winter storm system is forming over the U.S., potentially bringing significant snowfall and harsh cold from the southwest to the Atlantic.

Feb 10 • 21:51 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The fifth warmest January on record – significant weather variations in the north and south

January 2026 marked the fifth warmest January on record globally, despite notable cold spells in Europe due to unusual polar jet stream activity.

Feb 10 • 04:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Significant Update to Finnish Manufacturer's Sports Watches: Here’s What Changes

Polarin smartwatches receive a long-awaited update, addressing several minor improvements but leaving a major issue unresolved.

Feb 9 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The polar station Tara returns from its first expedition in the Arctic ice

The Tara Polar Station has returned from its first eight-month Arctic expedition to conduct necessary modifications before its next mission to the North Pole in 2026.

Feb 7 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Stunning Result: Here, the Polar Bears are Gaining Weight

Researchers have found that polar bears in Svalbard are not only maintaining their weight but some are gaining fat, which contrasts with the declining populations observed in Canada.

Feb 7 • 12:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The Polar Bear and the Final Kick of Advertising

The article discusses how the Super Bowl presents a rare cultural moment amid the rise of AI in advertising.

Feb 7 • 03:29 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Collapse in 'polar vortex' may bring winter cold for a long time yet

What started as a mild winter has turned into a freezing affair in Copenhagen, where the city experienced its highest snowfall in a day in at least 13 years, and forecasts indicate that the cold will likely persist into March.

Feb 6 • 18:19 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How Much Will CdMx and Edomex Be 'Frozen'? Regions Affected by the Cold TODAY February 6

As cold front number 33 moves away, a polar air mass will keep residents of Mexico City and the State of Mexico in freezing conditions, with warnings issued for the coldest areas and potential rain.

Feb 6 • 14:34 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Did the frost end? Cold front 33 leaves Mexico | Weather TODAY February 6

This Friday, cold front 33 will stop affecting Mexico, but an associated polar air mass will cause rain and showers in the northeastern, central, eastern, and southeastern regions of the country.

Feb 6 • 13:35 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Future of the Arctic: On the Edge of the World, at the Center of Crises

As Arctic ice melts, scientists, politicians, and Indigenous people in Tromsø seek to establish a new order for the polar region.

Feb 6 • 11:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

The Polar Vortex is Breaking Down Due to a Phenomenon: Is a New Weather Reversal Coming for Europe?

Recent forecasts confirm stratospheric warming that is destabilizing the Polar Vortex, potentially leading to significant changes in winter circulation across Europe and the Northern Hemisphere.

Feb 6 • 10:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much snow is expected this weekend in New York and New Jersey: Is the polar cold wave returning?

The northeastern United States is bracing for an extreme winter event with heavy snow, strong winds, and temperatures far below normal this weekend due to an arctic front.

Feb 6 • 09:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Jupiter is 'slightly smaller and flatter' than we knew

New measurements from the Juno spacecraft indicate that Jupiter is slightly smaller than previously thought, with the equatorial radius being 8 km less and the polar radius 24 km less than earlier estimates.

Feb 6 • 00:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Frost from the East and the Polar Vortex. An Expert Explains Why This Year We Have a Real Winter

Professor Mariusz Figurski explains current severe winter conditions in Poland, attributing them to polar weather phenomena rather than a sign of global warming's end.

Feb 5 • 19:15 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Josefina Castellví, a reference in polar management and research

Josefina Castellví, a pioneering oceanographer and microbiologist, was the first woman to direct a scientific station in Antarctica, leading the Juan Carlos I base.

Feb 5 • 14:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

How Cuba Frozen: The Phenomenon that Brought the Island to 0°C for the First Time in History

Cuba experienced an unusual climatic event where a polar wave from the United States caused temperatures to drop to freezing for the first time, with record lows reported in Matanzas province.

Feb 4 • 19:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition selects the most spectacular images of the year

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition showcases the finalists' images, allowing the public to vote for their favorite, with highlights including a polar bear and its cubs on the coast of Hudson Bay amidst environmental challenges.

Feb 4 • 18:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

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.

Feb 4 • 15:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

For the first time in history: temperature in sunny Cuba drops to 0 degrees

Cuba has recorded its first-ever temperature drop to 0 degrees Celsius, attributed to the influx of polar air masses from North America due to a strong cold front.

Feb 4 • 14:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

NASA reveals how the polar vortex intensified extreme cold in the United States

NASA explains how a prolonged Arctic air outbreak following a winter storm in late January led to unusually low temperatures across much of the United States.

Feb 4 • 14:45 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Will cold front 33 cause snowfall? These will be the most affected areas by low temperatures in Mexico City and Edomex today, February 4

A significant temperature drop and potential snowfall are expected in Mexico City and the State of Mexico due to cold front number 33 and its polar air mass.

Feb 4 • 14:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Is it raining iguana lizards? Cold wave in Florida sparks interest from Twitter users

A severe polar cold wave has hit the southern states of America, particularly Florida, causing record low temperatures and drawing attention on social media.

Feb 4 • 13:44 UTC

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