Do Adélie penguins pass the mirror test?
After various experiments, an Indian research team believes that Adélie penguins show signs of self-awareness.
Greenland’s ice streams are relatively short-lived
An AWI research team discovered that ice streams from Greenland’s ice sheet can reconfigure within a few thousand years.
Oldest DNA from northern Greenland shows elephant relatives in the region
The north of Greenland was once much greener and warmer and home not only to reindeer, but also ancient elephant relatives and other wildlife.
Bottom trawls leave scars in seabed north of Svalbard
During mapping work, researchers unexpectedly discovered many areas of destroyed seafloor from trawling.
Warmest autumn measured on the Greenland Ice Sheet
In Greenland, temperatures in autumn were well above average at most measuring stations and even in the middle of the ice sheet up to 9.5°C above.
Study shows why the Russian Arctic is burning
A study shows that fires in the Russian Arctic and Siberia are due to changes in the Arctic climate.
First Arctic fox den discovered in Finland in 25 years
In northwestern Finland, the den of an Arctic fox was discovered for the first time in 25 years.
Risk areas discovered for wandering albatrosses in the Southern Ocean
A study has discovered the areas of greatest risk to the birds from fishing for different age groups of wandering albatrosses.
Blue whales sing in ever lower pitch
The already very low frequency of blue whale songs has dropped dramatically in recent decades – a mystery to researchers.
More heat in the Arctic leads to more snow in northern Europe
The warming of the Arctic Ocean has led to more moisture and therefore more snow in northern Europe, a Japanese study shows.
More efficient solar panels to provide clean energy in Alaska
A new photovoltaic system is currently being tested in far northern Alaska to help determine more about the future of solar power as a renewable energy source.
Trans-Arctic fiber optic cable meets Canadian obstacles
The trans-Arctic fiber optic cable project planned by Farn North Digital LLC and Cinia is meeting with skepticism from the government in Canada.
Microplastics discovered in air, ice and water of the Weddell Sea
During the 2018/19 search for Shackleton’s ship “Endurance”, although the wreck was not discovered, microplastic fibers were found everywhere, especially in the air.
Does chemistry help Antarctic benthic fauna against invaders?
To defend themselves against new invading species, Antarctic bottom-dwelling animals use chemical defenses, but these are of limited use, a study shows.
Calvings cause important underwater tsunamis in polar regions
An accidentally observed glacial calving in Antarctica shows that resulting underwater tsunamis likely play a more important role in polar regions than assumed.
Research discovers pathway for carbon into Arctic deep sea
A research team has discovered a type of undersea conveyor belt that transports carbonaceous material to the depths of the Arctic Ocean.
More whales in southeast Greenland spell doom for the region
A study shows that more frequent sightings of new whale species in southeast Greenland have likely tilted the state of the marine ecosystem.
Using drones to monitor South Georgia’s wildlife
The British Antarctic Survey is using fixed-wing drones to better monitor the vast colonies of penguins and other animals on South Georgia.
Possible similarities between Arctic seafloor and Saturn moon
A deep-sea region between Svalbard and Greenland could provide clues to what it might look like beneath the thick ice layer of Saturn’s moon Enceladus.
With artificial intelligence through Antarctic pack ice
A British Antarctic Survey research team has created an artificial intelligence to help find the best route through pack ice.
Greenland’s underground as a possible CO2 reservoir
In Greenland, the government is discussing plans to capture CO2 and fix it as rock deep in the island’s ground. An oil company also wants in on the action.
KSAT plans ground network for lunar communications
Norway’s KSAT will build a ground network to provide future communications with lunar missions and a lunar base.
Large ice stream in Greenland melts more and faster
The Northeast Greenland Ice Stream, one of the largest of its kind, is melting more and faster in the back, causing sea levels to rise more rapidly.
Sei whale songs point to Falkland Islands as mating site
Male sei whales seem to love the Falkland Islands not only for its food, but also to beguile potential mates with songs.
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