Science

The Tundra Icing Experiment investigates how climate change might shift Arctic tundra ecosystems, with scientists collaborating across institutions to assess winter warming effects.

Two-thirds of shipping‑derived black carbon emissions that originate in the Arctic but could impact its climate are produced outside the Polar region, prompting a reassessment of the geographic boundaries for any polar fuel measure aimed at curbing these emissions.

Researchers mapped nasal and anal microbiomes of ringed seals throughout the Arctic, establishing the first comprehensive baseline dataset for this sentinel species.

Scientists warn that rising temperatures could trigger the largest recorded landslide activity in the Arctic, threatening ecosystems and human activities.

The note evaluates how far black carbon can travel in the atmosphere and uses that data to determine which regions should be covered by a forthcoming Arctic‑focused regulation.

A newly published wave‑forecasting model integrates both traditional buoy measurements and real‑time fiber‑optic cable data, aiming to enhance wave predictions for the Arctic coastal region.

The SOI Arctic Expedition completed a two‑day passage across Davis Strait, marking the latest leg of its journey through this critical Arctic waterway.

A drone captured an adult female killer whale carrying a dead calf in the eastern Canadian Arctic, pointing to epimeletic behavior that could be common across the species.

Ship stranding incidents caused by Arctic ice are now predictable, as the Chukchi Sea experiences 80 extra ice‑free days each year compared to 1979, signaling higher risks for vessels operating in the region.

A Disko Bay survey found that while 89 % of residents acknowledge climate change and 78 % have felt its effects, only about half link it to human activity. Despite sea‑ice thinning and permafrost thaw disrupting transport and traditional practices, most respondents still rate their well‑being as good or very good.

The AMAP working group reports that recent data show a decline in global burnt area, challenging the widespread belief that Arctic wildfires are on the rise.

The study maps wind‑wave and wind‑speed trends across the Eurasian Arctic Seas, revealing how spatial‑temporal variations in wind activity link to observed changes in sea‑ice conditions. Using multi‑decadal observations, authors quantify shifts in storminess and wave height, providing a clearer picture of Arctic oceanic response to climate change.

A Korean polar oceanographer was honored with Norway’s Order of Merit for his decades‑long work on Arctic and Antarctic science, underscoring the importance of international collaboration in studying climate impacts.

Cabin Radio follows a team of researchers near Kakisa in the Northwest Territories as they monitor bat populations after detecting the first case of white‑nose syndrome there, deploying a probiotic spray and collecting swabs to assess fungal infection levels while caring for young pups.

Canada has launched a new RFP for the POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program to fund Arctic and Antarctic research projects, inviting Canadian researchers, Indigenous organizations and community groups to partner internationally.

Researchers use the Arctic's remote environment as a natural laboratory to study global pollution, analyzing how distant emissions accumulate in this pristine region and informing models of atmospheric transport — providing insight into how pollutants travel across oceans and influence climate processes far from their sources.

A new film series provides an inside look at Arctic seabird research, offering viewers access to fieldwork and scientific methods in the region.

Detecting measles RNA in Anchorage's wastewater signals potential spread; health officials urge vaccination and monitoring.