Long-buried layers of saline permafrost seem to be accelerating climate change’s transformation of the Arctic Summary Thawing saline permafrost in the Arctic is emerging as a significant factor accelerating climate change. This previously overlooked Read More
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Unique concept for observing Arctic sea ice successfully implemented –
The Polarstern recently ended a two-month expedition in the central Arctic in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. The international and interdisciplinary research team, led by the Alfred Wegener Institute, focused on the summer melting of Arctic sea ice Read More
Thawing permafrost is turning Arctic rivers orange—spelling trouble for fish
In Alaska’s Salmon River, leached metals reach levels that are toxic for aquatic life Summary Leached metals from mining operations in Alaska’s Salmon River are causing alarming levels of toxicity for aquatic life. Read More
Arctic communities face rapid changes in technology and transportation –
For the Sami people of northern Norway, the post-World War II era marked the beginning of significant technological change. Summary Following World War II, the Sami people of northern Norway experienced rapid technological advancements. This Read More
As the Arctic warms faster than anywhere else on Earth, animals that have evolved to survive the cold face unprecedented challenges. While scientists are learning more about how modern wildlife responds to environmental change, we Read More
Science, Volume 389, Issue 6759, Page 443-444, July 2025. Summary Without knowing the content of the specific pages (443-444) of Science Volume 389, Issue 6759, I can only offer a generic summary. This issue of Science, published in July 2025, likely Read More
A warming climate is enabling rodents to move north Summary Rising global temperatures are allowing rodent populations to expand their habitats northward. Historically limited by cold winters, these rodents are now finding suitable conditions further Read More