Scientists for years have alluded to this outcome occurring once ice caps fully melt during summer, potentially prompting an ...

For most of us, first-hand knowledge of Greenland is probably limited to flying over it en route to North America. It’s likely that you’ve heard more about it over the last few months than in the rest ...

UC Riverside researchers mapped out global ocean currents' impact on Arctic warming - and have a sliver of hope.

Scientists are beginning to take clear sides on whether or not to use human-made interventions to preserve polar ice, such as ...

But spending time on the ice with people who rely on it for their way of life provides a different perspective.

When it comes to Arctic apex predators, the polar bear is the first animal that typically comes to mind. It’s a top predator, feasting on seals and occasionally other sea mammals. Its hunting skills ...

Most people view the melting of the Arctic ice cap with gloom and dark foreboding. But there are more than a few who view the phenomenon as an opportunity. One of the underreported aspects of the ...

As summer wanes in the Northern Hemisphere, scientists are sounding the alarm over what could be one of the most extreme Arctic melt seasons in recorded history — a shift with potentially far-reaching ...

Georgia Tech researchers have developed a mathematical formula to predict the size of lakes that form on melting ice ...

Researchers have designed an alternative, autonomous observational method to monitor the Arctic's melting ice, which holds promise for improving the autonomy of marine vehicles, aiding in maritime ...

According to the guest column (“Not a joking matter: Our climate can’t take it anymore,” Jan. 21), it is not a joking matter. Our climate can’t take it any more. If this column isn’t a joke, explain ...