Though it had little scientific significance, the stunt infuriated other Arctic nations and kicked the international rush to map out claims ... D.C. “As the kids would say, it’s a choice ...

Perennial Arctic ice, ice that survives the summer melt, has been drastic reducing in size. This map from NASA shows just how much it has changed over more than two decades. Video courtesy of NASA.

Even in towns and cities, overnight temperatures are set to plummet to a chilly 1C (33F) as Arctic air moves in. 'We can expect a widespread frost with a few icy patches on Tuesday morning,' said ...

The problem is that our social schedules do not fit the rhythms. Kids in the Arctic get up for school at seven in the morning - be that in spring or autumn. At the same time, going to bed is not ...