In Greenland, the Ice Doesn’t Just Flow, It Quivers and Quakes
By using a fiber-optic cable to detect tiny vibrations a mile below the surface, scientists discovered a surprising way that ...
Trump’s Arctic Goals Demand Icebreakers, but U.S. Struggles to Build Them
The president plans to order new icebreakers to help compete with Russia and China, but the first one the U.S. has built in decades isn’t expected to be finished until after 2030.
The Greenland ice sheet is falling apart: New study
Observing Greenland from a helicopter, the main problem is one of comprehending scale. I have thought we were skimming low ...
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Beaufort Sea ice cuts fiber-optic cable, limiting internet for about 20,000 residents of Northwest Alaska through summer
The sub-sea cable is owned by Quintillion, but affects companies delivering internet access to residents, schools, and local ...
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I Swam in the Arctic Ocean and It Wasn’t What I Expected
Swimming in the Arctic Ocean had been on my bucket list for years, and I finally got the chance to make it happen.
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Why I Always Return to This Remote Alaska Getaway Spot
If we wanted a night out, we headed to The Potato, a fun little spot in McCarthy. The food is hearty and comforting, ...
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Buying time: Juneau’s Marine Exchange of Alaska saves lives, cargo, communities and wildlife
Executive Director Steve White and founder Ed Page look comfortable and relaxed seated at the deck-plank style conference ...