Global warming and mass extinctions: What we can learn from plants from the last ice age
Global warming is producing a rapid loss of plant species—according to estimates, roughly 600 plant species have died out ...
Antarctic midge survives extreme cold with unique dormancy strategies
Picture an Antarctic animal and most people think of penguins, but there is a flightless midge, the only known insect native ...
Most animals have their own version of tree rings – here’s how we biologists use them to help species thrive
Similarly, most living things produce records of their own existence in layered body tissues – often in the form of daily or ...
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UChicago Paleontologist Recounts Expeditions to Arctic, Antarctica in ‘Ends of the Earth’
University of Chicago paleontologist and author Neil Shubin has been on multiple expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica. Those trips have produced groundbreaking discoveries about the evolution of ...
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Crews rush to recover commuter plane found crashed on Alaska sea ice before expected snow and wind
Just hours after finding 10 people dead in western Alaska from one of the deadliest plane crashes in the state in 25 years, ...
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Scientists warn against problematic trend gaining traction in the Arctic: 'It does more harm than good'
The risk of losing stored carbon is high. Scientists warn against problematic trend gaining traction in the Arctic: 'It does ...
Distressing footage of reindeer at Christmas shows sparks calls for ban
Footage from festive events, including four in Scotland, reviewed by welfare expert who says animals were in distress.
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One of the Best Ways to Experience the Northern Lights Is With an Astronomer at Sea — Here's What It's Like
From innovative local cuisine to expert-led astronomy sessions, this Arctic voyage on Hurtigruten reimagines Northern Lights ...
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The warming Arctic is now a carbon source, report finds
The Arctic region has shifted from storing carbon dioxide to releasing it into the atmosphere, according to the 2024 Arctic ...
Solar grazing, tile whipping and whisky: Positive environmental stories from 2025
The EU's electricity transition has moved faster than anyone could have hoped for, as the sunlight-soaking renewable ...
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Surviving Nature’s Freezers: Meet the Animals Thriving in Earth’s Polar Regions
What animals live in the coldest areas of the planet? We've done the research! Meet the animals thriving in earth's polar regions.
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7 Animals That Live in Places You’d Least Expect
We often associate specific animals with particular habitats ... thriving in the freezing climates of the Arctic tundra. With a dense, warm coat that changes color with the seasons—white to blend with ...