James Weddell — it goes on after all!
James Weddell was used to tricky situations. As captain of a sealing ship in areas that were still largely unexplored, it was all in a day’s work for him.
Of course Greenland has its own defence policy
But it needs anchoring to be sustainable
Five faces, five stories – Russian Arctic peoples in “The World in Faces”
Within the framework of the exhibition “The World in Faces”, which was shown for a several months at the UN in Geneva, Russian photographer Alexander Khimushin told with his photos five living stories about rare Arctic representatives of indigenous peoples of Russia.
Norway: A nation of sports and athletes
Besides the best conditions for various skiing sports, Norway has even more to offer for the hardcore – perfect waves for surfers.
Whale watching season in northern Norway starts again
Around Andøya, whales can finally be seen again and the largest tour provider can bring guests closer to the gentle giants once more.
Walrus – The gentle colossus
Walruses feed almost exclusively on small molluscs. How do they get them out of the sea floor? With their tusks, it was assumed for a long time. Not true.
eSports and virtual worlds center planned in northern Norway
Europe’s largest center for virtual worlds and e-sports is to be built on the northern Norwegian island of Andøya.
WEG_RE – The Wegener Reconnaissance-Expedition
A unique project by the Austrian Polar Research Institute APRI aims to combine measurements from the last Wegener expedition in 1929-31 with comparable modern measurements at the same locations in Greenland.
Flexible all-rounders – hides and skins
When you think of the Arctic, you automatically think of warm clothing. And of course this is vital. But clothing in the Arctic also has to meet other criteria.
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.
Managing fish stocks in northern waters
With an opening Arctic Ocean, Joint scientific efforts and new approaches in fisheries management may lead to the significant reinforcement of the existing governance complex.
More rain, less snow for Arctic animals
Arctic wildlife, which is specialized for surviving in snow and ice, will likely have to adapt to wetter conditions in the future, and the question remains whether they can.
Fourfold odyssey for a false thesis
Captain George DeLong and his brave men will finally conquer the North Pole and they will also prove that the North Pole is an open, warm sea.
What does China’s new heavy icebreaker mean?
China plans to build a heavy duty icebreaker within the framework of its Polar Silk Road. Guest author and Arctic expert Katya Uryupova explains what this new plan means for China and the Arctic.
Greenland’s glacial silt, an answer blowing in the wind
Plumes of dust from Greenland heralding the coming of winter are made up a material that scientists say can be used elsewhere
Louise Arner Boyd – An Always Well Dressed Ice Woman
Louise Arner Boyd was an American polar and Greenland explorer. Between 1931 and 1941 she undertook several research trips to Greenland.
Second apology likely for Denmark’s Greenland experiment gone wrong
The Danish PM Mette Frederiksen plans a second official apology to the survivors of a failed social experiment conducted by Denmark in the 1950s, but this time in Greenland and in person.
Italy’s research in the Arctic
Italy not only conducts research in the Mediterranean, but also has a distinct Arctic research program, as guest author and journalist Jacopo Pasotti shows.
Mapping the seafloor to meet challenges of the Northern Sea Route
Russia promotes the Northern Sea Route as a vital alternative for shipping. But knowing what lies beneath the Arctic waters is essential as Dr. Ekaterina Uryupova shows in her guest article.
Brown bears in Scandinavia
The number of brown bears in Scandinavia has increased over the past decades thanks to effective protection measures. Guest author Stefan Leimer tells about his encounter with bears in Finland.
Tupilait
The modern and contemporary art of Greenland is little known outside of Greenland and Denmark. So far, only a few artists have been able to make a name for themselves internationally.
Fredrik Hjalmar Johansen – The man who was ignored
Fredrik Hjalmar Johansen was a polar explorer whose achievements remained unrecognized until after his death. Today Johansen is counted among Norway’s most important polar explorers.
The EU is rolling up its sleeves for an Arctic climate fight
A revamped EU Arctic policy will see Brussels pulling what levers it can to steer development in the region and is thereby also willing to go against a global industry swinging a green stick.
Reindeer – the northernmost deer on the planet
Reindeer are one of the farthest north living large mammals and inhabit circumpolar tundra areas in large numbers.
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