DeskScienceHighNorthNews opinion piece questions Norway's High North strategy, noting concerns about research, infrastructure, local communities and security in Northern Norway amid escalating Arctic activity.
RGS is mapping about 300 Russian historical sites on Svalbard for a new Arctic heritage atlas, aiming to document and protect these locations amid rising climate‑related erosion threats.
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A study examines how temperature and precipitation shifts affect soil respiration and underground gas movement in Arctic tundra ecosystems.
Jonathan Carcache, a Ph.D. candidate at Florida Atlantic University, is testing whether the hemiparasitic woolly lousewort (Pedicularis lanata) in Arctic Alaska draws pollinators that boost pollen and seed output of neighboring tundra plants, a finding that could reframe the perceived costs of plant parasitism in northern ecosystems.
Seven international researchers have been appointed to new research chairs at the University of Ottawa, focusing on Arctic and climate resilience projects, expanding the university’s capacity to study and address climate change impacts in the Arctic region.
A recent analysis indicates that the temporary halt in the decline of Arctic winter sea ice has ended, with record low extents recorded in 2025 and early 2026. The finding underscores a continuing downward trend in Arctic ice cover, raising concerns for regional ecosystems and climate projections.
An oil‑based method to curb sea urchin barrens was first trialed in Svalbard’s Kongsfjorden and then tested in six additional Arctic sites.
Autumn phytoplankton blooms are becoming more common in the Arctic Ocean, attributed to more frequent strong wind events over open waters. These shifts may influence marine food webs and carbon cycling in the high‑north.
The U.S. government has cancelled its annual Arctic Report Card as Arctic temperatures rise, according to officials at NOAA’s National Snow and Ice Data Center. The move removes a key climate‑monitoring report that has guided policy and science on the region.
A new observatory has opened at Esrange in northern Sweden, within the Arctic Circle’s auroral zone, enhancing research into auroras and the upper atmosphere.
On September 30, a photo documents Onion Portage—a key caribou migration corridor along the Kobuk River near Ambler in Alaska—as still visible.
Seasonal summer thaw of surface soils in the Arctic, while underlying layers stay frozen, drives shifts in river meandering and permafrost extent across floodplains, influencing habitat stability amid climate change.
A small Canadian Arctic bay has emerged as a surprisingly rich habitat for diverse wildlife, with oceanographer Kristina Brown researching its ecological significance.
The study finds that long‑term bioremediation of ultra‑low sulfur fuel oil on Arctic shorelines is less effective in the remote high Arctic, especially along the Northwest Passage where shipping traffic is increasing.
Permafrost in Arctic floodplains affects carbon stores, ecosystems, and infrastructure, yet the study finds that controlling processes remain unclear.
Researchers are measuring reaction time among Greenland residents to better understand how Arctic terrain and climate impact cognitive performance, with findings expected to inform safety practices in extreme environments.
Harpoon fragments recovered from bowhead whales beneath Arctic ice show these animals can live about 200 years.
The paper argues that the definition of Arctic sovereignty must account for Greenland’s shrinking population and rising geopolitical competition.
Ukraine and Indonesia have agreed to a five‑year partnership that will see Indonesian scientists work at Ukraine’s year‑round Akademik Vernadsky station and aboard the research icebreaker Noosphere this December, expanding Antarctic science and potentially laying groundwork for Indonesia’s own station.
A series of low‑pressure storms is preventing Arctic sea ice from recovering, accelerating its disappearance along coastlines.
Researchers released a preprint that analyzes how glacial meltwater shapes iron and manganese concentrations and their chemical reactivity in an Arctic fjord. The study highlights the role of glaciers in supplying essential trace metals that influence nutrient cycling and marine ecosystems.
Shorebirds—including Arctic migratory species—are ingesting plastic debris, underscoring continued contamination of Arctic ecosystems.
European entities are considering new investments in Arctic observation systems, satellite technology, and environmental/climate modeling tools.
