Scientists are now warning that the ice could melt enough this century to re-expose toxic waste—including fuel, sewage, and ...

This scientific discovery is useful because it demonstrates how a warming climate is impacting the Arctic at an accelerating ...

A cave in northern Greenland shows the Arctic once thawed under mild conditions. Scientists say even small warming can ...

With the support of a National Science Foundation award of over $400,000, Galla will work with Boise State and a global community of researchers — including those studying Arctic systems — to reveal ...

Navigator Tamara Klink became the second woman to sail through the Northwest Passage, where she saw surprisingly little ice.

Hypersonic missiles, in particular, can hit local radar stations that serve to detect intercontinental ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads aimed at the United States ...

The early warning radars on Greenland are key to defending the U.S. against nuclear attack, but they're vulnerable to ...

Leaving the relative shelter of Alaska behind, the route toward Greenland brings open ocean, extreme weather, and rising risk ...

Their fluffy fur enhances their cuteness, but it’s also a life-saving measure against the cold tundra of the Arctic Circle. So don’t let this newborn fool you–muskoxen are far tougher than they look!

A circular scar on Alaska’s face speaks to an event that may have contributed to the fall of societies on the far side of the ...

The scientific case for exploration dates back many millions of years to continental drift when Greenland was believed to be ...

The cloudy, sediment-laden meltwater from glaciers is a key source of nutrients for ocean life, but a new study suggests that ...