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Arctic sea ice decline seemed to be slowing – until two record-breaking low-ice winters

Arctic sea ice appeared to be entering a new phase. In the early 2020s, the rapid decline seen over previous decades seemed to ease, leading scientists to ask whether winter sea ice loss had slowed.

The Conversation · Jul 20

Slowdown in Arctic ice melt ends after largest winter decline on record

Scientists recorded slower reduction over past 20 years, but study finds this was ‘temporary rather than sustained’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

A floating 'igloo' research station has left France for the Arctic, where it will drift with polar ice to study climate change and life in one of Earth’s harshest environments

A floating research station shaped like a giant aluminium igloo has left France on a two-year Arctic mission to study biodiversity and the effects of climate change. The station will drift with sea ice while an international team of scientists collects more than 10,000 samples despite extreme cold, months of…

The Times of India · Jul 20

Survive 7 Days in Arctic Beginner’s Guide

The two biggest early mistakes in Survive 7 Days in Arctic are chopping logs instead of dragging them whole, and underestimating how much food the

Pro Game Guides · Jul 16

Australia 'at risk' without greater polar focus

The Australian Strategic Policy Institute has examined potential risks faced by Australia if it doesn't increase its focus on Antarctica and the Arctic.

AAP · Jul 15

A hidden cave in Norway protected a 75,000-year-old Arctic world until scientists finally uncovered it

Long before the Arctic looked the way it does now, a stretch of Norway's northern coastline supported an unexpectedly rich mix of wildlife. That picture has emerged from a cave where thousands of years of natural deposits quietly protected the remains of animals that lived during a comparatively mild phase…

The Times of India · Jul 13

Arctic seabed mission documents fragile marine life threatened by Norway's deep-sea mining plans

A month-long Arctic expedition has revealed deep-sea ecosystems in an area being considered for mining.

Euronews · Jul 13

Science news this week: Time emerges inside a mini-universe, scientists thicken Arctic ice, and one of the oldest graves of a free Black person in the US found

July 11, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

LiveScience · Jul 11

Can thickening Arctic ice with seawater slow its decline? Successful trial faces major hurdles

Scientists tested a method to thicken Arctic sea ice by pumping seawater. This process created a thicker and more reflective ice layer during winter. Treated ice showed increased resistance to summer melting in a Canadian field experiment. While promising, large-scale deployment faces significant logistical challenges and requires more research. This…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

Earth is slowly swallowing an entire Arctic town in Sweden, and authorities are moving Kiruna building by building as the world’s largest underground iron ore mine cracks and destabilises the ground beneath it.

Kiruna, Sweden, is moving its entire town due to ground instability caused by iron ore mining. This massive engineering project involves relocating buildings and infrastructure to a safer location. The relocation aims to preserve cultural heritage while ensuring residents' continuity. It highlights the consequences of resource extraction and the need…

The Times of India · Jul 10