The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, announced on Saturday the commissioning of the first satellite system in the world for the observation of the Arctic Circle. Arktika-M was created on the basis of the unified Navigator platform of the Russian Lavochkin corporation. Watch in for more details!

Russia readies Arctic Observation satellite, 1st space surveillance system over Arctic

Russia activates world's first satellite for Arctic observation

Is the US preparation for a war against Russia in the Arctic? Of the eight Arctic countries, seven are NATO members, Finland and Sweden being the latest entrants. Reports say America may be building a weapon storage facility in the Arctic. Will the move provoke Russia that has a strategic advantage in the region?

Gravitas: Is US preparing for a war against Russia in the Arctic?

Climate change in the Arctic particularly in the last decade or two has drastically altered the feeding habits of reindeers. These fascinating animals are now struggling to feed on their own especially during the winters. Watch in for more details!

Climate change alters feeding habits of Arctic Reindeer

Climate change is impacting diamond mining in Canada's Arctic region. An unusually warm winter in Canada has delayed the opening of a 400-kilometre ice road that provides access to key diamond mines in the region. What does that mean for the sector, which is already facing the heat from environmental groups? And for the local economy?

Unusually warm winter delays opening of 400 km 'ice road', with key access to diamond mines

The Arctic could experience ice-free summer days within the next decade in a profound change of the Tundra region's landscape from a "white Arctic" to a "blue Arctic", according to a new study.

Arctic will go ice-fee in next few years, scientists predict

The Arctic might witness ice-free summer days as early as the next couple of years, a study revealed. According to the study published in the journal Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, the Arctic could see summer days without sea ice in the next 10 years, which is earlier than the previous projections.

Arctic Ocean could experience ‘ice-free’ summer days within the next decade, says study

A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder predicts the Arctic Ocean could be nearly ice-free by late summer in the 2020s or 2030s, even under the most optimistic scenarios for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This is 10 years earlier than previous models predicted.

The Arctic will be ice-free in only a few more years: Study

With Arctic sea ice shrinking from climate change, many polar bears have to shift their diets during parts of the summer. A study looking at Hudson bay polar bears suggests they are at risk of starvation.

Arctic Polar bears at risk of starvation, says study

In a new study, the scientists have issued a warning regarding how dangerous are the viruses which are buried under ice sheets in the Arctic permafrost and other places.

‘Zombie’ virus, after remaining frozen 48,500 years in Arctic, may cause a deadly pandemic, warn scientists

Images show breathtaking rainbow-coloured clouds spreading stunning colours in Arctic skies

Skies in the Arctic have been lit up by extremely rare "rainbow clouds" for more than three days. According to a report by LiveScience on Thursday (Dec 21), experts said these rainbow clouds, also known as polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs), could appear during the next few months.

Arctic skies lit up by extremely rare rainbow clouds. What's the phenomenon?

India launched its inaugural winter expedition to the Arctic. Led by a team from the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, the mission at Himadri Station in Norway aims to study atmospheric changes, aurora lights, and sea ice patterns.

Gravitas: India embarks on groundbreaking winter Arctic expedition

Chum salmon, a species of anadromous salmonid fish, have found a new location to spawn—the Arctic waters, and the scientists are alarmed. Chum salmon are said to be anadromous, which means they hatch in freshwater streams and rivers and then migrate out to the saltwater environment of the ocean to feed and grow.

Chum salmon are breeding in Arctic, and it is 'an ominous sign’ for humanity

How and when did humans get to North America? It is arguably one of the most hotly debated topics in archaeology. There have been many theories and studies over the years, and a recent study suggests that sea ice may have played a role in one way for people to move farther south.

Study suggests first people reached North America via ‘sea ice highway’ around 24,000 years ago

Scientists have warned that the Arctic has hidden beneath its frozen ground a methane monster that is threatening to show its ugly head. Scientists are still unaware of how big the threat is and who will suffer the most, however, what remains clear is that the permanently frozen soil – which is called permafrost – has been melting amid increasing temperatures and further threatening to release massive amounts of methane, which is an extremely potent fossil fuel, from its icy prison.

Scientists warn methane monster lurking beneath Arctic's frozen ground

Humanity will always remember the coronavirus pandemic which has subsided now but caused agony while it was raging, killing millions and leaving a million others with symptoms of long-Covid.

Will thawing Siberian permafrost bring ancient outbreaks back to life?

Sergei Shoigu, the Russian defense minister, visited troops stationed in the Arctic and plans "to defend specially important installations" in this vital region, his ministry announced on Saturday. In order to tour Novaya Zemlya in Russia's far north, Shoigu was joined by Alexey Likhachev, head of the government-owned nuclear power firm Rosatom, according to a statement.

Defence minister Shoigu accompanied by Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev

Russian Defence Ministry said on Saturday (August 12) that Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected Russian troop and military preparedness in the Arctic " "to defend specially important installations" in this strategic zone.

Russia's defence minister inspects military preparedness in the Arctic

There can be no sea ice left in the Arctic roughly a decade earlier than expected, warned scientists in another sign of the climate crisis accelerating faster than expected as pollution continues to heat the planet.

Arctic could be ice-free in summer by 2030s. Previous models underestimated trends, say experts

China and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding on strengthening maritime law enforcement cooperation. But the west is worried that Moscow and Beijing can use the arctic for military purposes. Experts say that it would be interesting to see how NATO responds to Russia and China's challenge at the North Pole.

Is the Russia-Ukraine war spilling over?

Finland's accession into the NATO military alliance has changed the security framework of the Arctic on a very fundamental level. Although initially reluctant, Russia has now inked a historic maritime security deal with China. And what this means is that Moscow and Beijing are now joining hands to take on the NATO presence over the Arctic ice. The Arctic council has 8 nations & If Sweden too joins the NATO military alliance, then 7 of the 8 nations of the Arctic council will be a part of the NATO military alliance. So how is Russia planning to take on the NATO military alliance in one of the coldest regions of the earth? Mohammed Saleh gets you the details.

Russia joins hands with China to push NATO out of the Arctic circle

Russia and China have signed a deal on a Maritime Law. Is this Russia and China's attempt at dominating The Arctic? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Do Russia, China want to dominate the Arctic?

China and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding on strengthening maritime law enforcement cooperation, Chinese state media said on Wednesday. The coast guard of the People's Republic of China and the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation signed the agreement, state media said.

China and Russia ink maritime cooperation deal in the Arctic

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