Fungi in the foundations of polar heritage
The degradation of trappers’ and explorers’ huts and other wooden structures of the polar heritage are threatened by xylophagous fungi.
The degradation of trappers’ and explorers’ huts and other wooden structures of the polar heritage are threatened by xylophagous fungi.
British polar adventurer Captain Preet Chandi set a new world record during her Antarctic expedition, but now has to break off the expedition.
On the occasion of the “Ever Deadly” documentary release, we show one of the most innovative contemporary inuit artists, Tanja Tagaq, a renowned throat singer, songwriter and author.
As part of the “Wildlife from Space” project, researchers discovered a previously unknown colony of emperor penguins in West Antarctica on satellite images.
Juvenile krill employs amazing strategies to survive the long, cold winter under the sea ice.
Climate change is not a game. The entire planet has long since been affected by change. The exhibition “50 Shapes of Prey” shows how diverse the interactions of these changes are.
In the regions of Greenland where it is supposed to be coldest, researchers found a warming within ten years that was unprecedented in the last 1,000 years.
A group of 24 U.S. researchers are calling for information and data on Antarctic biodiversity to be collected worldwide and made available to researchers in a virtual network as a biotheque.
French liquefied natural gas storage experts are withdrawing from Arctic LNG2, a Russian gas terminal under construction.
A scientific study sought to address the diving and resting habits of the seldom-studied Ross seal and ended up finding more questions than answers.
Microplastic concentrations are much lower than in other parts of the Arctic Ocean, but still dangerous to the marine ecosystem.
In Greenland, a two-tier society remains when it comes to communications technology, as provider TUSASS does not want to lay a fiber-optic cable to the east.
The geothermal springs of Rallier du Batty on the Kerguelen archipelago hold information on the origin of life.
Until now, Greenlanders have hardly been involved in research projects on their land. The new strategy aims to change this.
Two prominent polar bear researchers are calling for the southeast Greenland polar bear population to be completely protected because of its special genetics.
Amsterdam Island will soon be free of introduced species that spread avian cholera.
With the help of a so-called “challenge” card, IAATO aims to promote its Antarctic Ambassador program and awareness of Antarctic conservation.
Since the 2018 drought in Cape Town, the idea of towing icebergs, from 50th parallel south, has resurfaced.
This year, there are more expeditions in Antarctica than at any time in the last ten years.
By following their congeners, albatrosses are interested in the Southern Ocean fishing boats, during their life, this attraction increases, then decreases with old age.
From now on, you can also find our articles and information in French and more platforms are also in the pipeline.
The Canadian government has extended a ban on oil and gas production along the country’s Arctic coast, much to the chagrin of representatives of the Northwest Territories.
KSAT, which operates a network for satellite communications in polar regions, is supporting a NOAA project to observe solar storms.
A joint Sino-Thai laboratory was established at the Chinese Great Wall Research Station.