Record-low winter sea ice in the Arctic this year adds to a continued trend of decreasing seasonal sea ice and an increase in threats faced by communities along Alaska’s northern and western shores.

In March, the Arctic is typically more frozen over than at any other time of year. But this year, the region had a record low amount of sea ice cover in March. That’s according to new data from Europe ...

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 ...

The winter growth period for sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is now over, with levels at a record low. The winter ice extent on ...

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

Equally worrying, Russia has increased its naval cooperation with China and given Beijing access, and a stake, in the Arctic.

Modified floating wood could seed the formation of new sea ice in the Arctic, helping counteract the rapid decline of ice ...

The disappearance of sea ice changes the surface albedo, i.e. the reflectivity of the Arctic Ocean, but also removes the insulation between the atmosphere and the ocean surface and affects ...

Image courtesy of The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census/Richard Smith. In Norway’s Jøtul Vent Field, a 35-day expedition into the depths of the Arctic Ocean revealed a new species of deep ...

The United States, under Donald Trump’s leadership, has revived interest in acquiring the Arctic territory, citing national security, economic resources, and military strategy. But Greenland is not ...