Research has found that rising temperatures in the Arctic are weakening weather systems that normally trap the cold around ...

The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, is hurtling toward the remote islands of South Georgia, home to one of the most diverse ...

And if the polar vortex is to blame. First, a quick refresher on the polar vortex. The polar vortex is a region of very strong winds that form a circle around the North Pole. The vortex is located ...

Understanding the Polar Vortex The polar vortex is like a massive whirlpool of frigid air moving around our planet's poles.

You also notice the end of the forecast indicates the polar vortex may be making another swipe at Michigan in mid-February. At that time of year it can still be a very cold outbreak. However it ...

Congratulations to British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff who have been awarded a Polar Medal in the 2025 New Year’s Honours List for their contributions to improving our understanding of ...

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attended the meeting focused on the future of shipping in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Safety and sustainability in polar shipping dominated the seminar discussions, including vessel activity ...

The gigantic wall of ice is moving slowly from Antarctica on a potential collision course with South Georgia, a crucial wildlife breeding ground in the South Atlantic. Satellite imagery suggested ...

But we’d like to change that. Take a chance and visit the polar regions. Caught between icy snow caps and frozen oceans, Antarctica is one of the most ethereal countries to visit. This frozen ...

Iceberg A23a has been a concern for scientists since it broke away from the Antarctic ice shelf in 1986. After remaining immobile for over three decades, the iceberg finally broke free in 2020 and ...