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.
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.
Who Is Not Funding This Antarctic Expedition?
The article discusses America's changing commitment to polar research amid increasing concerns over rising sea levels.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Climate change is beginning to affect DNA. Rescue from global warming
The article discusses how climate change impacts polar bear survival and genetic differentiation in Greenland, revealing recent research findings on gene activity and genetic inheritance amidst climate changes.
'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.