High mortality among young elephant seals on South Georgia
The avian flu that was detected on South Georgia in October has meanwhile taken hold of the island and elephant seals are also showing an increasing number of deaths, especially among pups.
How a labor shortage in Nuuk made Filipinos the second largest nationality in Greenland
Chain migration, favorable job opportunities, and a fast track visa process are reasons for the sudden rise of Filipinos in Greenland. Once the economic cycles turn bad, many may need to return.
Pretending to be Indigenous or the consequences of cultural appropriation
For several years now, cases of cultural and Indigenous identity appropriation have been multiplying in Canada and the United States. A phenomenon that also affects Inuit.
Greenland changes time zone, but not the time
Greenland changed its time zone over the weekend, simply by not changing its clocks and keeping daylight saving time.
Researcher is measuring radon in Greenlandic homes
A group of researchers is looking for people who want to open their homes to them. They would like to measure if Greenlandic homes have too high a concentration of the hazardous gas radon.
Researchers are flocking to South Greenland: It costs working hours and resources
Innovation South Greenland is working to prevent the local sheep farmers from becoming overwhelmed by assisting the many researchers visiting the area.
With Grimsson Fellowship to the President’s House near the Arctic Circle
A fellowship allows researchers to spend several weeks in Iceland, living in the house where former President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson was born.
Swiss racing team manages entry for Southern Ocean sailing race
Swiss skipper Oliver Heer and his team have officially made to the list of Vendée Globe 2024 participants, which will include sailing along sub-Antarctic waters.
Volunteers rise up against the French Polar Institute in Antarctica
As winter draws to a close, volunteers at the French Polar Institute are threatening their organization and denouncing the precariousness of their Volontariat de Service Civique (VSC) and disproportionate working hours.
Mysterious tsunami hits station in East Greenland
A tsunami of unknown origin has devastated the Sirius Patrol station in northeastern Greenland.
Greenlands Arctic Hub set to appoint a new leader
In just three years, Arctic Hub has gone from a vision to an important player in the Greenlandic research community. Now, its Head of Secretariat Anna-Sofie Skjervedal, will pass on the torch.
A new centre in Nunavut to treat trauma and addictions
Nunavut breaks ground on new trauma and addiction treatment centre. Located in Iqaluit and designed by Inuit, it will provide therapies based on Inuit culture.
Operator for latest Japanese icebreaker appointed
The ship, currently under construction, will be Japan’s first icebreaking research vessel in the Arctic and will be operated by Japanese MOL group.
Nunavik receives C$ 3.5 million to deal with climate change
The Government of Québec will grant Nunavik C$ 3.5 million to deal with the impacts of climate change and mitigate its effects.
In Greenland food self-sufficiency starts with potatoes
The government of Greenland is aiming for food self-sufficiency with greater production of Greenlandic raw materials. With a first step, the local production of potatoes.
Svalbard – A society in process and paradox
Svalbard is facing changes on multiple scales. An ethnological study analyzing this process, and the issues that come with it, has just been published.
Ship ran aground at Franz Josef Land
Reports emerged on July 25 that the research vessel “Mikhail Somov” ran aground near the Franz Josef Land archipelago. Apparently, there is no danger of fuel leakage.
The Southern Games: sport and cohesion between the Southern Ocean and Antarctica
This year’s Southern Games celebrate 7 years of revival, bringing joy and a sense of community to the French scientific stations around Antarctica and on the continent, with the Amsterdam Island Division emerging victorious.
New volcanic eruption in Iceland
In the Fagradalsfjall area in Iceland, the eruption of a new volcano, expected for days, has taken place, but on a smaller scale than in previous years. Yet, that could still change.
Surprising step down at Swiss Polar Institute
The scientific directrice at the Swiss Polar Institute, Professor Dr. Gabriela Schaepmann-Strub will step down from her position at the end of August.
Prestigious award for two well-known Antarctic researchers
The two Antarctic researchers Alain Hubert and Professor Jérôme Chappellaz will receive the rarely awarded and coveted “Belgica Medal” for their lifetime achievements in Antarctica.
Oil spill in the Russian Arctic Republic of Komi
A burst oil pipeline in the Yuzhno-Oshskoye field caused up to 1,000 cubic meters of oil to spill into the Kolva River. The cleanup operation is proving to be challenging.
Seeking new ways for waste problem in Greenland
In Greenland, garbage management is to be improved, especially in remote settlements, using a Greenlandic village as a model.
Fibre optic accident: north-west Alaska cut off from the world
An iceberg plunges the northwest coast of Alaska into a loss of internet connection that will only be restored within the next 6 weeks, according to forecasts.
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