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A polar bear destroyed almost an entire seabird colony in Alaska; scientists say changing food habits may explain why

A single polar bear destroyed 89% of an entire ‘eider bird colony’ on an Alaskan barrier island in less than a day, giving scientists a striking example of how a changing Arctic is altering relationships between predators and seabirds. The incident, recorded on Spy Island in July 2024, was part…

The Times of India

In 1948, scientists abandoned this giant fossil. Nearly 80 years later, it became something nobody expected

Scientists identified a new species of ancient amphibian-like creature from an Arctic fossil. This previously unknown creature, Arctobatrachus urdensis, was a giant plagiosaurid measuring 2.7 meters. The fossil, discovered on Bjornoya, was lost for decades before its rediscovery and eventual study. Its broad skull and large size suggest it was…

The Economic Times

Strait of Hormuz chaos has incentivized China to use an alternative trade route: a 3,400 mile frozen Arctic channel dubbed the ‘Ice Silk Road’

Chinese shipping company Sea Legend Line just announced a shipping route through the Arctic, which takes half the time as established shipping routes.

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In 1991, a Norwegian geologist found one ancient polar bear bone. 34 years later, 6,000 bones revealed a 75,000-year-old Arctic community

A polar bear rib led to the discovery of an ancient Arctic animal community. Researchers examined over six thousand bone fragments using DNA and dating methods. The findings revealed diverse species from a mild period of the last glacial era. This vanished ecosystem included polar bears, walruses, and a lemming…

The Economic Times

After Hormuz, China looks to the promise – and peril – of the Arctic’s ‘ice silk road’

China has established the first scheduled transit through the northern sea route, but questions remain over the environmental and political risks

The Guardian - AU

By July 2026, Canada’s 2,200-square-mile Arctic ice cap had lost most of its snow cover, with snow disappearing earlier than in recent years

In July 2026, the Barnes Ice Cap in Canada suffered an unprecedented acceleration of snowmelt, with satellite imagery highlighting exposed ice and new meltwater grooves. This early loss of snow aligns with a troubling trend of decreasing ice mass that has been ongoing since 1960. Once a remnant of a…

The Times of India

Something is thawing beneath Alaska — and the price tag could be $43 trillion

Alaska's tundra holds immense frozen carbon stores which are thawing. This thaw releases greenhouse gases, potentially causing significant global economic damage. Researchers estimate this damage could reach forty-three trillion dollars by the year 2200. Such emissions contribute to further global warming and widespread climate impacts. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions can…

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In 2019, an international team began monitoring Greenland's Petermann Glacier's floating ice tongue from space. 7 years later, 76.4 sq km broke away, creating a Manhattan-sized ice island, while two more could reduce the tongue by 254 sq km

Greenland's Petermann Glacier lost a large iceberg, its biggest since 2012. Scientists have monitored this glacier's floating ice tongue for seven years. Two more large ice islands are expected to break away soon. This calving event offers a rare chance to study Arctic ice formations. The detached ice mass could…

The Economic Times

Svalbard polar bear woken by foghorn, triggering fine worth thousands of dollars for wildlife disturbance

A visitor in Svalbard received a substantial fine for using a foghorn to wake a polar bear. This action unnecessarily disturbed protected wildlife in the fragile Arctic environment. Polar bears have been protected species in Svalbard since 1972, with strict rules in place. Regulations prohibit unnecessary disturbance, attraction, or pursuit…

The Economic Times

‘Imposing ignorance’: US climate science under siege

WASHINGTON - A benchmark US report on the fast-changing state of the Arctic has been cancelled. The nation’s top research body has removed a chapter on global warming from a reference manual for judges.

Bangkok Post

'India showing interest in Northern Sea Route cooperation,' says Putin as he warns of 'artificial tensions' in Arctic

Russian President Vladimir Putin said India is among countries showing growing interest in cooperating with Moscow on the Northern Sea Route, while warning of rising tensions in the Arctic. He also cautioned European nations against confiscating Russian merchant ships, saying Moscow would respond “in kind” to any such action.

The Economic Times

'India showing interest': Putin on Northern Sea Route; why it matters

India is among the key countries showing growing interest in cooperation with Russia on the Northern Sea Route (NSR), Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe

Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse traced an arc over much of western Europe – with the best views in Spain, Iceland and Greenland

The Guardian - UK

Trump administration pulls support for annual Arctic environmental report

Move by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is latest government rollback of climate science activity

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Solar eclipse plunges parts of Spain into total darkness in first such event in a century

The eclipse, a first in mainland Europe since 2006, also cast its shadow through parts of Greenland, racing south to smother part of Iceland before arcing across the Atlantic Ocean towards northern Spain.

The Times of India

A remote Alaska village is slowly sinking as the frozen ground beneath it thaws, releasing ancient carbon locked away for thousands of years

A remote village on Alaska’s North Slope is facing a growing threat from beneath its feet. In Point Lay, also known as Kali, thawing ice-rich ground is causing the land to sink unevenly, damaging buildings and essential infrastructure. Researchers studying the community have documented widespread ground subsidence and found that…

Cycling Weekly

The UCI is boasting the green credentials of a race sponsored by host country's largest oil company – how environmentally friendly is ‘The Green Breakaway’?

The UCI praises the Arctic Race of Norway’s pioneering use of electric vehicles. However, as Matt Rendell reports, that’s not even half the story

The Times of India

465 Soviet gold bars sank with a British warship in 1942. Nearly 40 years later, divers found the wreck 800 feet below the ocean’s surface in a daring salvage mission

In 1942, British light cruiser HMS Edinburgh sank in the Barents Sea after being badly damaged by German torpedoes, taking 58 crew members and 465 Soviet gold bars with it. The bullion, weighing about 4.6 tonnes, was being carried as part of wartime payment for supplies and equipment. The wreck…

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International Business Times UK

Total Solar Eclipse Hits Europe for First Time Since 1999 as Millions Watch From Spain to Iceland

A rare total solar eclipse captivated millions across Europe, marking the first such event since 1999. The eclipse's path of totality spanned from the Arctic to northern Spain and Portugal.

The Economic Times

Tension building in the Arctic? Putin warns 'NATO infiltrators'; says 'Russia will respond in kind'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned that tensions are building in the Arctic and accused NATO of infiltrating the Asia-Pacific region. He also called the seizure of Russian trade vessels by EU countries piracy, warning that Russia would respond in kind if Western countries seize Russian commercial ships.

The Guardian - UK

Europe is the world’s fastest warming continent. What is to blame?

The climate crisis is hitting Europe hard in 2026, warming twice as fast as any other continent – and the consequences are deadly

The Economic Times

Russia's oil exports to Asia via Arctic route start strongly, sources say and data shows

Russia is shipping crude oil via its Arctic route faster than last year. Seven cargoes carrying six million barrels are already heading to Asia. This route significantly cuts journey times to China compared to traditional sea lanes. Mild ice conditions and logistical issues elsewhere support these Arctic shipments. Increased oil…

The Conversation

Inside the antarctic expedition that made Shackleton and Scott famous – and paved the way to the South Pole

In August 1901 Robert Scott, Ernest Shackleton and more than 40 other men set sail to Antarctica for the first time. On their newly built ship, the Discovery, neither Scott nor Shackleton knew what to expect, nor whether they would come back alive. It was on this journey, the 1901…

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Will Rahu-Ketu Affect You During Surya Grahan 2026?

What should you actually do when Surya Grahan 2026 arrives on August 12? Should you worry about Rahu-Ketu, follow Sutak rules, or simply treat it as a rare event in the sky The answer depends on whether you are looking at the eclipse through science or religious tradition.NASA confirms that…

France 24

Tensions in the Arctic: Greenland issues sharp rebuke to Trump-linked oil company

Greenland’s government issued a “strong warning” last week after a new Texas oil company linked to US President Donald Trump moved equipment intended for exploratory drilling ashore without the required approval. Nuuk’s authorities must now walk a tightrope between stabilising relations with the US and resisting Trump’s territorial ambitions.

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