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
Antarctic Iceberg Breaks Away to Reveal a Never-Before-Seen Ecosystem
A colossal iceberg the size of Chicago has broken from a floating glacier in Antarctica, and like a retractable roof at a stadium, the drifting structure has opened up a hidden habitat to the elements.
On board the unique ocean vessel that's visiting Liverpool
The unique vessel visited Liverpool following trips to Antarctica and the Arctic
Magellan and the Strait of Magellan
I JUST sailed near the end of the earth closer to Antarctica than anywhere else through the tip of South America. This area is the renowned Strait of Magellan, which connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. It is named for Magellan, as he is considered the first European to have sailed through it in 1519 on his way to the Moluccas but ended up being killed in the Philippines.
Isolated Scientists In Antarctica Plead For Rescue After Alleged Death Threats And Assault
The team is not due to come back until December, when the weather conditions allow it.
Rare Melanistic Gentoo Penguin Chick Spotted In Antarctica With The Goofiest Grin
“I’ve seen a couple leucistic gentoo penguins before, but this was my first time seeing one with melanism,” penguin counter Laura Bogaard told IFLScience.
Science in steel boxes: how research teams hitched a ride with navy to Antarctica
HALIFAX — Scientists who went aboard a Royal Canadian Navy mission to Antarctica say the trip demonstrated how portable labs and gear can effectively probe the ocean depths.
Science in steel boxes: how research teams hitched a ride with navy to Antarctica
HALIFAX — Scientists who went aboard a Royal Canadian Navy mission to Antarctica say the trip demonstrated how portable labs and gear can effectively probe the ocean depths.
Science in steel boxes: how research teams hitched a ride with navy to Antarctica
HALIFAX — Scientists who went aboard a Royal Canadian Navy mission to Antarctica say the trip demonstrated how portable labs and gear can effectively probe the ocean depths.
Science in steel boxes: how research teams hitched a ride with navy to Antarctica
HALIFAX — Scientists who went aboard a Royal Canadian Navy mission to Antarctica say the trip demonstrated how portable labs and gear can effectively probe the ocean depths.
Science in steel boxes: how research teams hitched a ride with navy to Antarctica
HALIFAX — Scientists who went aboard a Royal Canadian Navy mission to Antarctica say the trip demonstrated how portable labs and gear can effectively probe the ocean depths.
Recent Arctic News:
Arctic News
Vertical Cold Storage acquires Detroit operator Arctic Logistics
Vertical Cold Storage has acquired Arctic Logistics and its warehouse serving the Detroit-Ontario, Canada, region. The post Vertical Cold Storage acquires Detroit operator Arctic Logistics appeared first on FreightWaves.
Danish prime minister heads to Greenland as Trump seeks control of the Arctic territory
NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is traveling to Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day trip aimed at building trust and cooperation with Greenlandic officials at a time when the Trump administration is seeking control of the vast Arctic territory.
Danish prime minister heads to Greenland as Trump seeks control of the Arctic territory
NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is traveling to Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day trip aimed at building the trust of Greenlandic officials at a time
America’s long Arctic love affair is culminating in Trump’s designs on Greenland
For decades, the U.S. has been interested in the resources and location of the world’s biggest island. The question is whether Donald Trump wants to go further than any president before him
Canada is an Arctic nation. It's time it started acting like one
Thanks to tactful diplomacy, Canada and Greenland share a border. Thanks to increasingly an increasingly aggressive foreign policy coming out of Washington, the two countries now share an existential threat,
Arctic Faces Devastation As Heat Melts Ice, Forests Also At Risk, Warn Scientists
A study warns Earth's temperature could rise by 4.9°F by century's end, even with pollution curbs. The Arctic, warming four times faster, faces irreversible changes. Scientists urge clean energy
Weather tracker: Arctic winter sea ice at record low in 2025, scientists say
Annual peak is lowest on record, covering 5.53m sq miles – about 30,000 sq miles below the previous low in 2017
Greenland's new PM says the US will not get the island
Greenland's new leader has declared the United States will not get the Arctic island, as US President Donald Trump ramps up threats to take control of the territory.
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Danish PM to visit Greenland amid US interest in Arctic territory
During a visit to a US military base in northern Greenland on Friday, US Vice President JD Vance accused Denmark, which has controlled the island since 1721, of not doing a good job of keeping it safe and suggested that the US would better protect the strategically located island
Inside secret Arctic 'top of the world' US military Pituffik space base in Greenland after JD Vance controversial visit
AT the icy edge of the Arctic, a Cold War-era military outpost has once again been thrust into the spotlight — this time by Donald Trump’s right-h
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.