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
Antarctica hides Earth’s strongest gravity hole: What this mysterious gravity could mean for the planet
Science News: Gravity seems constant but it turns out, Earth is weirder than that. Gravity actually wobbles a bit across the planet. And the weakest spot isn’t the .
Medical Breakthrough: AIIMS Doctors Sitting In Delhi Perform Ultrasound On Patient In Antarctica
AIIMS and IIT Delhi have developed a robotic ultrasound technology that enables doctors to conduct scans remotely with efficiency comparable to in-person examinations
Watch Live: Annular solar eclipse begins to dim the Sun, ring of fire shortly
The reason the full annular eclipse is visible only in Antarctica lies in the geometry of the Moon’s shadow.
From ‘White Mars’ to the Sun: Why scientists went to Antarctica to study a rare ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse
For the researchers in Antarctica, this eclipse is a race against time, cold and chance. Success could bring valuable insights, while failure would mean missing a rare opportunity that may not come again for years.
Surya Grahan 2026: Is it harmful for pregnant women? Here’s what expert say
Surya Grahan 2026: The Solar Eclipse 2026 will not be visible in India. It will occur between 3:26 pm and 7:57 pm IST in parts of southern Africa, Antarctica, and South America. Is the solar eclipse harmful to pregnant women? Check dos and don'ts for pregnant women during a Surya Grahan.
Antarctica is sitting on a massive gravity hole. It could be why it's frozen
The research suggests that changes in Earth’s interior may have influenced Antarctica’s climate history.
'Ring Of Fire' Solar Eclipse: Why Scientists Are Risking Their Lives In Antarctica
In Antarctica’s frozen wilderness, scientists are braving extreme cold to capture a rare solar eclipse, turning this icy frontier into a dramatic clash between nature and science
First solar eclipse of the year to seen in the Antarctica
A partial solar eclipse will be visible to observers in parts of southern Africa and the southern tip of South America.
Solar Eclipse Today: Check Surya Grahan Timings; Will It Be Visible In India Or Not?
The eclipse will start over Antarctica and last under an hour with the peak annularity phase lasting about two minutes, as the Moon covers 96 percent of the Sun's center.
Revolutionizing Healthcare: India's Tele-Robotic Ultrasonography Leap
India showcased its prowess in AI-enabled healthcare with the live demonstration of a tele-robotic ultrasonography system connecting AIIMS, Delhi, with Antarctica's Maitri Research Station. Developed by AIIMS, IIT Delhi, and the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the system exemplifies technological innovation and inter-institutional collaboration in healthcare expansion.
Recent Arctic News:
Arctic News
Why an Arctic icon, the snowy owl, must wait so long for legal protection
Snowy owls that once glided across wide open spaces of the Arctic tundra are seeing their homes shrink under thickening shrubs. They face a gauntlet of other threats, all of which decimate their numbers. Yet the raptor’s path to legal protection moves at a sluggish pace.
'Risk to life' warnings issued across UK as temperatures plunge to
HEALTH officials have issued a number of "risk to life" warnings across the country as bitter Arctic conditions are set to blast the UK. Brits...
Bodo/Glimt Vs Inter Milan - Nerazzurri Set To Take On Norwegian Champions In Harsh Arctic Weather Conditions
Runaway Serie A leaders Inter Milan travel to Norway to face Bodo/Glimt in harsh Arctic weather conditions. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, Aspmyra Stadion’s synthetic turf will not be the only challenge Inter must overcome tomorrow.
Russia Flexing Arctic Nuclear Muscle Along Finnish Border, Defense Minister Warns
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
The Melting Heart of Greenland: Climate Change's Impact on Culture and Environment
Jørgen Kristensen, a Greenlandic dog sled champion, reflects on the impact of climate change on his homeland. Melting ice and warming temperatures threaten traditional practices like dog sledding, while revealing potential mineral deposits. The consequences ripple globally, affecting sea levels and cultural connections among Arctic communities.
Poison, an air crash, a fall from a window - how Putin’s rivals met mysterious ends
European allies announced at the weekend that the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin during his detention in a harsh Arctic penal colony two years ago.
Greenland’s Inuit people are living in fear for the future of their homeland
The Indigenous people are demanding to be heard on Trump’s “new colonialism” plan to take the Arctic territory.
Opinion: Trump’s actions in the Arctic threaten subsistence, leave communities behind
A broken right-of-way deal raises concerns about consultation, compromise and community survival in the Western Arctic.
I went to Greenland to see what all the fuss is about
Donald Trump’s designs on the Arctic territory have made locals jittery about a possible military incursion. So what’s it like to live there?
Russia rejects European claims Navalny was poisoned at Arctic prison
The Kremlin rejects European accusations that opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned in prison, calling it biased and baseless.
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.