Nybyen, located south (bottom of picture) of Longyearbyen, was established in 1946-47 to accommodate increased coal production and additional personnel. Since then, around 100 Longyearbyen residents have been living and working there. Image: Christian Bruttel...
UPDATE 07 October: STREIT BETWEEN STATE AUTHORITIES AND SCIENTISTSThe events on Khalatyrsky beach have become a point of contention between state authorities and independent scientists. While the authorities have announced that they have not measured elevated levels...
Antarctica is a natural paradise with a great diversity of species despite the seemingly hostile climate. From the large emperor penguins to bacteria and viruses, almost 23,000 known species find a home here. But human influence does not stop here, according to Leihy...
