The “Belgica Medal” of the Royal Belgian Academy of Sciences has been awarded only every five years since 1963 for outstanding service in Antarctic research. The first medal for this purpose was awarded to the participants of the Antarctic expedition of...
With just under 90 people, Itilleq is one of Greenland’s small communities and serves as a positive model not only for tourists. (Photo: Michael Wenger) Garbage is a global problem and its proper and sustainable disposal is an all-pervading headache. Even...
Economic development in the Arctic is also evident in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, not least thanks to new innovative ideas from start-up companies. However, such companies need financial support. Image: Falck, Wikicommons CC BY-SA 3.0 Business development...
One last look at the sun on March 20, before night wraps the South Pole. It will then reach its peak (or lowest point, depending on your geographic location) on June 21. For the people of Antarctica, this is a reason to celebrate. Image: Alexander Pollak via USAP /...
Narwhals, like the related belugas and all other toothed whales, are very acoustically oriented. Loud underwater noises drive the animals away and even cause physical damage to the inner ear. (Image: Michael Wenger) Narwhals are an important part of the subsistence...