Sled dogs have been helping humans survive in the Arctic by transporting them over long distances for at least 9,500 years, study shows Little was known of the genetic history of sled dogs, despite their uniqueness Experts compared the genomes of Greenland sled dogs to other canine breeds They found that modern sled dogs are … Read more
Shellfish could be wiped out as Arctic Ocean acidifies due to climate change, scientists fear Ocean expected to absorb more carbon dioxide than expected in next 80 years Increasing acidity of water could wipe out organisms like shellfish and urchins Acid can dissolve their calcified skeletons and shells and could affect food chain By Daily … Read more
Arctic records its hottest temperature EVER as mercury hits 100F in town of Verkhoyansk in Siberia Mercury shot up to 32F (18C) above normal in the Siberian town of 1,000 people Scientists had predicted that the Arctic wouldn’t reach these levels until 2100 Siberia is experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures 18F (10C) above normal By … Read more
Researchers in the Arctic Ocean map undersea methane pockets distributed across a 250-million-year-old ‘fault zone’ that could accelerate ice sheet withdrawal with future ruptures Researchers mapped a network of undersea methane pockets in the Arctic They found structural instability in the seafloor was the biggest factor effecting which region would experience a rupture, releasing the … Read more
The moment rescuers pluck miracle puppy Raija from the debris of Norwegian landslide after she was swept out to sea alongside eight houses One-year-old dog was saved after being swept out into sea in Arctic mudslide Mudslide more than 600 metres long struck coast of of Alta, Northern Norway Eight homes were swept into the sea along … Read more
‘Zombie’ fires may have reignited in the Arctic as scientists warn there are more to come in 2020 after an unusually warm spring Smouldering piles were picked up by satellites monitoring region’s emissions Higher than average temperatures were recorded in Greenland and Siberia Scientists are warning of more fire in the Arctic this year as … Read more
Unprecedented heat wave hits the Arctic, raising temperatures to 86 degrees this week due to climate change and a high pressure system A high pressure system moved into the Arctic, bringing warm air from Siberia Coupled with climate change, the pressure spiked temperatures to 86 degrees The warm weather is expected to stay for the next few … Read more
Arctic birds weaken their own immune systems to save energy for hunting and keeping warm during the coldest months, study shows Study authors examined the immune system of the Svalbard rock ptarmigan They found it can deliberately weaken its immune system to conserve energy It does this during the five coldest months of the year from October … Read more
Does this fill you with a cold dread? Incredible footage shows a daredevil dressed only in shorts swimming under blocks of ice in the Arctic Arne Haugland jumps into icy waters in Svalbard ‘one to three times a week’ The 29-year-old Norwegian says that it’s ‘more fun than scary’ Videos of his Arctic ice-diving antics … Read more
Ozone is a molecule comprised of three oxygen atoms that occurs naturally in small amounts. In the stratosphere, roughly seven to 25 miles above Earth’s surface, the ozone layer acts like sunscreen, shielding the planet from potentially harmful ultraviolet radiation that can cause skin cancer and cataracts, suppress immune systems and also damage plants. It … Read more