Polar News and Research
Both the Arctic and Antarctic polar regions represent two of the most intense and important areas for scientific research and exploration on the planet. These extreme, inhospitable environments harbor crucial insights into everything from climate change’s accelerating impacts to the fundamentals of physics, space science, glaciology, biodiversity and more. Stay informed on the latest news, discoveries and scientific advancements from the Arctic and Antarctic polar regions.
Polar News
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments, scientific discoveries, and environmental news from Antarctica and the Arctic. Our curated news feed brings you the most relevant and interesting stories from the world’s polar regions.
Recent Antarctica News:
Antarctica News
Mumbai Athlete Kavita Chand Conquers Mount Vinson, Antarctica In Seven Summits Quest
Speaking to the FPJ from Chile, where she is resting before returning to Mumbai next week, Chand said that as she stood on the summit with the other climbers in the team, she felt emotional. "It was amazing. It is difficult to express what I felt. I did not cry, but I felt emotional and happy," said Chand.
Everyone says Antarctica is the coldest country. That's actually incorrect
Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth but is not a country. Russia, with Siberian villages like Oymyakon, holds the title for coldest inhabited country and faces extreme winters.
Six of seven summits under her feet, 42-year-old Sikkim climber scales Mt Vinson Massif
Manita Pradhan scaled the highest peak in Antarctica at over 16,000 feet above sea level, last Friday
How India established its first research station in Antarctica
In October this year, India announced its intention to build Maitri II, the country’s newest research station in Antarctica and India’s fourth, about 40 forty-odd years after the first permanent research station in Antarctica, Dakshin Gangotri, was established. The Hindu talks to Dr Harsh K Gupta, who led the team that established it
India’s Maitri II research station in Antarctica to be ready by 2032, MoES approves Rs 29.20 crore for pre-investment activities
Maitri II aims to enhance India's capabilities in multidisciplinary scientific research, including biology, earth sciences, and climate studies.
Uttarakhand's Kavita Chand Scales Antarctica's Highest Peak Mount Vinson
Kavita Chand, a native of Almora in Uttarakhand, has etched her name in India's mountaineering record by successfully summiting Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, on December 12 at 8:30 pm local time.
King sends post box to British scientists working in Antarctica
King Charles sent a post box to scientists working at a remote Antarctic research station. The box was delivered to the researchers after Kirsten Shaw, a station support assistant who also runs the British Antarctic Territory Post Office at Rothera Research Station, wrote to the monarch asking for an upgrade to their handmade box. The Royal Household, who were “touched by the story”, teamed up with Royal Mail to deliver the red lamppost box which features the King's cypher. "Being in Antarctica is incredible, but it's full of extremes, so I think it's a special thing to send post back home, to communicate your experiences. It's a moment of your life that you put down on paper and give to someone else," Shaw said.
Hundreds of iceberg earthquakes detected at the crumbling end of Antarctica's 'doomsday glacier'
Glacial earthquakes are a special type of earthquake generated in cold, icy regions. First discovered in the Northern Hemisphere more than 20 years ago, these quakes occur when huge chunks of ice fall from glaciers into the sea.
Uttarakhand's Kavita Chand scales Antarctica's highest peak, brings pride to India
Kavita Chand from Uttarakhand successfully summited Mount Vinson in Antarctica, marking a major step in her Seven Summits quest. The Mumbai-based climber carried the Indian tricolour to the peak, inspiring professionals to balance ambition, fitness and career success.
Uttarakhand's Kavita Chand scales Antarctica's highest peak, brings pride to India
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Recent Arctic News:
Arctic News
Michigan awaits another Arctic blast. How cold will it get? Any snow?
Parts of Michigan are on track for some of the coldest air so far this season, with temperatures dropping sharply late Thursday into Friday as an Arctic blast moves in.
Michigan awaits another Arctic blast. How cold will it get? Any snow?
Parts of Michigan are on track for some of the coldest air so far this season, with temperatures dropping sharply late Thursday into Friday as an Arctic blast moves in.
King Charles on his dive under the Arctic ice, half a century ago
King Charles has reflected on a visit he made as a young prince to the Canadian Arctic half a century ago. | ITV National News
era nuclear graveyard in the Arctic
A Russian Arctic expedition aboard the Akademik Ioffe has uncovered an undocumented radioactive waste site in the Bay of Currents.
Arctic temperatures increasing at over double the global rate since 2006, NOAA report says
Temperatures in the Arctic continue to follow a long-term warming trend, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Polar Bears May Be Evolving to Survive in a Warmer World
The Arctic Ocean current is at its warmest in the last 125,000 years, and temperatures continue to rise.
Flash Freeze threat looms for Michigan as warmth switches to Arctic blast
We should prepare for a dramatic temperature swing Thursday into Friday, with a flash freeze likely as temperatures plummet from the 40s to the teens.
Morning Update: What Canada’s grocery code of conduct means for shoppers
Also in today’s edition: The Arctic’s record warmth and a candid interview from Trump’s chief of staff
Norway plans to introduce military police on remote Arctic island
The proposed legal change comes amid the possibility of a future increase in Norwegian and allied presence in the area.
UK snow maps show England to be hit across 10 counties in 48-hour Arctic blast
UK snow maps show parts of England could be hit with snow over Christmas Day and Boxing Day, raising hopes of a white Christmas in some areas
Polar Research
The Arctic and Antarctic polar regions represent some of the most intense scientific research zones for studying fields like:
Climate Change & Environmental Science
- Rising temperature impacts
- Sea ice decline/glacial melt
- Shifting ecosystems and wildlife patterns
Glaciology & Paleoclimatology
- Deep ice core drilling studies
- Modeling past climate cycles
- Understanding atmospheric influences
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
- Polar vortex, jet stream behavior
- Ozone measurements and depletion
- Solar activity interaction
Space Physics & Astronomy
- High altitude astrophysics research
- Cosmic ray/aurora observation stations
- Neutrino particle detection arrays
Marine Biology & Biogeochemistry
- Arctic/Antarctic marine mammal populations
- Microorganism studies in polar ice/oceans
- Impacts of ocean acidification
Through joint international efforts and permanent research facilities across the Arctic and Antarctica, scientists are constantly uncovering new findings that deepen our knowledge of these remote yet influential regions. Explore our curated collection of polar science news, scholarly publications and educational resources to stay updated on the latest groundbreaking discoveries being made on the cutting edge of polar research.