Faroese restaurant to make Greenland detour
The chefs of Koks will bring their uncompromising approach to taking food with them. The country’s tourism industry is more interested in what they will leave behind.
In just 40 days: “Polar Preet” reaches South Pole
A good five days ahead of schedule, Harpreet Chandi becomes the first woman of color to reach the South Pole in a solo expedition.
Argentina builds remote-controlled observatory in Antarctica
Argentina is building a remote-controlled observatory at its southernmost Antarctic station to advance its space exploration.
Sugar keeps some Greenlanders healthy
A small part of the Greenlandic population does something good for a healthy cardiovascular system by eating sweets. A genetic variation is responsible for this.
COVID virus reaches Belgian Antarctic station
The COVID virus has reached the Belgian Antarctic station “Princess Elisabeth Antarctica”, where currently 16 out of 25 people have tested positive.
Goodbye 2021, Welcome 2022!
The year 2021 was a polarizing year in many ways, also in the Arctic and Antarctic. But a look back nourishes hope for the coming 2022.
Bacteria from Antarctic sea squirts show anti-melanoma properties
Marine invertebrates such as sea squirts, sponges and corals live in symbiosis with many different microorganisms, some of which produce substances relevant to medicine.
New Trans-Arctic submarine cable in planning
Cinia and telecom company Far North Digital announced joint efforts to build a fiber optic cable system connecting Europe and Asia.
The migrations of Arctic Jaegers connect the world
In the Canadian Arctic they breed together in the same spots, but after the breeding season the three smallest Stercorarius species take completely different routes.
The Japanese icebreaker “Shirase” arrives at Showa Station
The members of the 63rd research expedition team were able to moor the ship about 350 meters offshore after it was unable to go any further due to thick pack ice.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
The PolarJournal team wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Melons in the Arctic – Russia’s agricultural research in the north
Russia is exploring ways to adapt the harvest of agricultural crops in the Arctic to improve the food security for the population there.
Australian icebreaker “Nuyina” with software problems
The maiden voyage of the new Australian icebreaker “Nuyina” had to be postponed due to problems with the alarm and monitoring system.
77 animal species discovered under the Antarctic ice shelf
An AWI and BAS research team encountered an unexpectedly diverse fauna on the seafloor beneath the Ekstrom Ice Shelf.
Australia is looking for Antarctic stations personnel
The Australian Antarctic Program is currently seeking up to 200 qualified professionals for 24 different positions at four different Antarctic research stations. The exotic work locations are in the Mawson, Davis and Casey stations and on Macquarie Island. Job applications for the 2022/23 season are now open. Personnel is sought in almost all occupational groups. […]
Argentina reactivates Petrel base in Antarctica
Argentine Minister Jorge Taiana announced on December 13 that the Petrel Base at the northern end of the Antarctic Peninsula would be reactivated.
First electric polar vehicle “Venturi Antarctica” in operation
Researchers at the Belgian Antarctic station Princess Elisabeth are now supported by the first electric vehicle for polar regions.
Leopard seals around New Zealand love sharks
In New Zealand waters, leopard seals do not appear to spurn sharks as prey, researchers have found.
WMO confirms new Arctic temperature record
A new record was set with a temperature of 38° Celsius in the Russian city of Verkhoyansk. This was confirmed by the WMO of the United Nations.
Swiss Polar Institute and Greenland’s NIS strengthen research on natural hazards
The Swiss Polar Institute and the Greenland Research Council want to promote research on natural hazards in Greenland with the “Konrad Steffen Grant”.
Fukushima – Caesium reaches the Arctic Ocean
Recent research has revealed that radioactive materials leaked in the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident have already spread to the Arctic Ocean.
South Georgia cormorants continue to disappear
South Georgia cormorant populations on the island of the same name and on the South Orkneys are declining rapidly, puzzling researchers.
NOAA report summarizes climate change effects in the Arctic
NOAA’s latest report shows how climate change in the Arctic has altered different regions and paints a dramatic picture
More Magellanic penguins winter off Brazil’s coast
Petrobras’ PMP environmental project recorded 20 percent more Magellanic penguins on Brazilian beaches this year compared to 2020.
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