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First long-term observation of emperor penguins documents global population trend
High-resolution satellite images made it possible for the first time to take a precise look at the global population of emperor penguins over a period of ten years.
Netflix series starts filming in Iqaluit
A new series, which has just begun filming in Nunavut, is due for release on Netflix and will tell the story of an Inuk mother.
Ice Alaska – Art made of ice
The World Ice Art Championships have been held in Fairbanks for over 30 years. The event is organized by the non-profit organization Ice Alaska.
“Convince the Prime Minister to set up the Polar Interministerial Commission”
Yesterday evening saw the conclusion of a strategy meeting for French action in the poles. Polar issues are emerging on the political agenda in France.
Scientists in Utqiagvik help whale hunters get safely across sea ice
Every spring, scientists in Arctic Alaska map safe routes across the ice so local hunters can uphold a thousand-year-old tradition.
The “nocturnal” calls of Qoororsuaq’s little auks
Using sound, images and artificial intelligence, researchers in Japan and Denmark are tracking changes in little auks in the Baffin Sea with the help of local communities.
Arctic Circle Trail on its way to a tax?
Greenland Arctic Circle Trail attracts more and more visitors every year. The number of visitors is not without stakes for a hike that could become chargeable.
New penguin colony discovered near the Antarctic peninsula
Viking Ocean Cruises announced that its expedition team has made the discovery of a new, previously unknown chinstrap penguin colony on Díaz Rock in Antarctica.
The role of Arctic rivers in global climate change
Arctic rivers carry more water and contain more carbon due to warming – just one of the effects of thawing permafrost soils.
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Polar early career scientists are not just researchers, but storytellers
To disseminate the latest Polar research results, scientists cannot only rely on journals. Guest author and Polar scientist Hugo Guimaro explains why early career scientists become storytellers, too.
Snow Snaking and Alaskan High Kick: The Arctic Winter Games 2024 are over
Alaska and Yukon won the medal standings at the 2024 Arctic Winter Games while the Saami and Nunavik trailed behind.
The polar retrospective – size, gender, Greenland
While last week a study dispelled a historical myth about gender differences in size, the link between a historical scandal and the issue of women’s and human rights was discussed in Denmark.
Sedna, a beautiful finissage at NONAM
This Sunday takes place the closing of the exhibition “Sedna. Myth and Change in the Arctic” at NONAM in Zurich. The opportunity to take stock with Martha Cerny about the exhibition.
Avian flu detected in Adélie penguins in Antarctica
Initial results from an international expedition along the West Antarctic Peninsula reveal that Adélie penguins are unaffected carriers of avian flu.
Russia ends Barents Sea fisheries agreement with UK
In a meeting on March 6, 2024, the Russian Federation Council agreed to end the fisheries agreement between the former USSR and Great Britain.
The European Union sets up in Nuuk
On a trip to Greenland and the Faroe Islands, the European Commission’s highest representative puts the Arctic back on the political agenda.
Kaska Dena Fashion designer dressed for success in Milan
With her label, Kaska Dena Designs, Natasha Peter successfully integrates elements of Kaska Dena culture with modern cuts. A mix that was a hit at the last Fashion Week in Milan.
Inuit knowledge to be included in Greenland’s new military education
“We need more Greenlanders in the corps,” Major General of the Joint Arctic Command tells Polar Journal.
The spectre of avian influenza spreads in South Georgia
The two most common species of penguin in the South Georgia archipelago have just shown signs of vulnerability to the avian flu virus.
Some answers, but even more questions about Arctic sea ice
The retreat of sea ice in the Arctic raises many questions: When will the Arctic be ice-free? What does the loss of ice mean on a large and small scale? Will primary production increase as a result? What about sea ice drift?
Will the Filchner Trough be filled with hot water in 2100?
Below a global temperature rise of 2°C, the glaciers of the Weddell Sea will not be irreversibly affected by warm-water currents by the end of the century. Foresight.
The polar retrospective – Global context of Arctic events
The “polar retrospective” summarizes events around the Arctic and Antarctic from the previous week and focuses on one or more specific polar aspects.
“The snow has to be CT scanned”
He’s back! Having returned from Antarctica, SLF technician Matthias Jaggi talks about new insights into snowpack structure.
Japan’s new research vessel is called “Mirai II”
Japan’s first Arctic research vessel is currently being built and is scheduled to start operations in 2026. It will bear the name “Mirai II”, which translates as “future II”.
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