This summer will see record low Arctic ice and Russia has stolen a march on militarizing the strategic region.

Melting ice in the Arctic could unleash deadly 'zombie' viruses, an international panel of scientists has warned.

Observing and monitoring Earth's weather patterns from space via satellites is an effective way to get big-picture views of what is happening with our climate. Scientists can use this data when they ...

A new study shows how the decline of Arctic sea ice is linked to weather patterns across the U.S. and Western Europe.

Researchers reveal that Arctic sea ice has reached its lowest level on record this winter, signalling alarming trends in ...

The bright white surface of sea ice plays an important role in slowing warming as it reflects sunlight back into space, in what is known as the albedo effect. Conversely, its melting creates a ...

The Americans have also historically done the heavy lifting in terms of keeping the Russians away, allowing Canada to ...

The unstable new coastline poses safety risks for the tourists that flock to coastal glacial areas for their beauty and ...

Swedish photographer Christian Aslund visited the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, capturing images that recreated archive ...