Arctic5 days agoPolar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists sayScientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.5 days ago6 days agoAmbulance volunteer's 5,000-mile Arctic challengeCris Wiles will drive a 40-year-old Land Rover Defender in temperatures as low as -30C.6 days ago26 Jan 2026Travelling to the ends of the earth aged eightYuam said his favourite place so far has been Antarctic and next he is keen to explore Egypt.26 Jan 202624 Jan 2026Stuck between the US and Russia, Canada must prove it can defend its Arctic territoryCanada has been boosting its forces in the Arctic in the face of new threats - and US concerns. 24 Jan 202619 Jan 2026'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from FinlandThe Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.19 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Nato Arctic defence needed against Russia, says CooperThe foreign secretary called on allies to "double down" and unite around the shared threat of Russian aggression.15 Jan 202610 Jan 2026Greenlanders fear for future as island embroiled in geopolitical stormIslanders want a bigger say in their ties with Denmark, but also on the world stage too.10 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Polar Medal awarded to expert on mass extinctionsProf John Marshall has made 19 expeditions to Greenland and Norway over 30 years.9 Jan 20267 Jan 2026'Winning Polar Medal together is doubly nice'Prof John Woodward at Northumbria University is also a winner of this year's Polar Medal.7 Jan 2026...