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Major Disruption Has Left Arctic Polar Vortex Away from North Pole, Scientists Alert
As the polar vortex fades, temperatures in Northern Europe, portions of Asia, and the eastern United States will be below average. Temperatures for the last week of March were pretty normal across the eastern U.S., but the latest forecasts do predict increased chances of below-normal temperatures for the next week.
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SpaceX’s Fram2 Crew Captures First-Ever Views of Earth’s Polar Regions
SpaceX’s Fram2 mission, launched on March 31, has made history as the first astronaut mission to orbit over both poles. The Crew Dragon spacecraft Resilience is carrying four first-time astronauts—Chun Wang, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Rabea Rogge, and Eric Phillips—on a research-driven journey. The crew has captured stunning images of Earth’s Arct...
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Putin Says Russia Won't Interfere In Trump's Plan To Take Over Greenland
The Arctic is heating up, not just in terms of Climate Change, but also in terms of geopolitics. With US President Donald Trump pressing to annex Greenland and Canada, Russia isn't to be left behind.
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Greenland Parties Announce Broad Coalition Government
Greenland's Democrats and three more parties announced a government coalition agreement on Friday, just hours before a visit by US Vice President JD Vance to the Arctic island that President Donald Trump has expressed interest in acquiring.
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Why Is Trump So Interested In Greenland? Location, For One
Greenland, which President Donald Trump wants to annex on grounds of US national and international security, is a self-governing Danish territory in the Arctic covered in ice, with untapped mineral resources and geostrategic importance.
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US Second Lady Usha Vance In Eye Of Trump's Arctic Storm
Usha Vance was due to be watching a traditional dogsled race in Greenland, promoting US soft power. Instead, she found herself at the center of spiralling tensions over the Danish autonomous territory.
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US Plan To Take Over Greenland 'Serious', Putin Says
Russia considers US plans to annex Greenland "serious" and worries the West could use the Arctic as a springboard for future conflicts, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
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Arctic Sea Ice Hits Lowest Peak In 47-Year Satellite Record: US Agency
This year's Arctic sea ice peak is the lowest in the 47-year satellite record, the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) said Thursday.
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Greenland’s Melting Glaciers Expose 1,620 km of New Coastline Since 2000
Over the past 20 years, Greenland’s glaciers have melted enough to expose 1,620 kilometres of new coastline, altering the Arctic’s geography. Satellite data from 2000 to 2020 tracked these changes, showing significant ice loss. The study also identified 35 newly exposed islands, some of which remain unclaimed on existing maps. Scientists warn o...
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First Orbital Rocket Launch from European Soil Delayed Due to Winds
Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket was set to launch from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport but was delayed due to strong winds. The maiden flight was scheduled within a three-hour launch window on March 24. The company confirmed that both the rocket and infrastructure remain unaffected, and a new launch window is being determined. The test flight, which ...
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Mark Carney: Canada's New PM Charted Unusual Path To Power
Mark Carney was born near the Arctic, led the central banks of two major economies and has become Canada's prime minister despite never having served in parliament.
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Greenland's Homeless Left Behind As Arctic Island Modernises
Greenland is home to around 500 homeless people, or almost one percent of its population, according to a 2022 tally.
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How To Make Your Air Cooler More Effective During Extreme Summers
Summer heat can be relentless, turning homes into ovens. Air coolers offer relief, but often struggle against extreme temperatures. From strategic placement to clever DIY hacks, these tricks will keep your space refreshingly cool all Summer long.
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Global Sea Ice Cover At Record Low In February Amid Persistent Hot Streak
In February, temperatures spiked up to 11 degrees Celsius above average near the North Pole as the world continued its persistent heat streak, said Europe's climate monitor.
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Greenland Rejects Trump Pledge To Make The Island American
Greenland's prime minister on Wednesday hit back at President Donald Trump's pledge to take the Arctic territory "one way or the other", insisting that islanders did not see their future with the United States or even Denmark.
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Major Disruption Has Left Arctic Polar Vortex Away from North Pole, Scientists Alert
As the polar vortex fades, temperatures in Northern Europe, portions of Asia, and the eastern United States will be below average. Temperatures for the last week of March were pretty normal across the eastern U.S., but the latest forecasts do predict increased chances of below-normal temperatures for the next week.
-
SpaceX’s Fram2 Crew Captures First-Ever Views of Earth’s Polar Regions
SpaceX’s Fram2 mission, launched on March 31, has made history as the first astronaut mission to orbit over both poles. The Crew Dragon spacecraft Resilience is carrying four first-time astronauts—Chun Wang, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Rabea Rogge, and Eric Phillips—on a research-driven journey. The crew has captured stunning images of Earth’s Arct...
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Putin Says Russia Won't Interfere In Trump's Plan To Take Over Greenland
The Arctic is heating up, not just in terms of Climate Change, but also in terms of geopolitics. With US President Donald Trump pressing to annex Greenland and Canada, Russia isn't to be left behind.
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Greenland Parties Announce Broad Coalition Government
Greenland's Democrats and three more parties announced a government coalition agreement on Friday, just hours before a visit by US Vice President JD Vance to the Arctic island that President Donald Trump has expressed interest in acquiring.
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Why Is Trump So Interested In Greenland? Location, For One
Greenland, which President Donald Trump wants to annex on grounds of US national and international security, is a self-governing Danish territory in the Arctic covered in ice, with untapped mineral resources and geostrategic importance.
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US Second Lady Usha Vance In Eye Of Trump's Arctic Storm
Usha Vance was due to be watching a traditional dogsled race in Greenland, promoting US soft power. Instead, she found herself at the center of spiralling tensions over the Danish autonomous territory.
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US Plan To Take Over Greenland 'Serious', Putin Says
Russia considers US plans to annex Greenland "serious" and worries the West could use the Arctic as a springboard for future conflicts, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
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Arctic Sea Ice Hits Lowest Peak In 47-Year Satellite Record: US Agency
This year's Arctic sea ice peak is the lowest in the 47-year satellite record, the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) said Thursday.
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Greenland’s Melting Glaciers Expose 1,620 km of New Coastline Since 2000
Over the past 20 years, Greenland’s glaciers have melted enough to expose 1,620 kilometres of new coastline, altering the Arctic’s geography. Satellite data from 2000 to 2020 tracked these changes, showing significant ice loss. The study also identified 35 newly exposed islands, some of which remain unclaimed on existing maps. Scientists warn o...
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First Orbital Rocket Launch from European Soil Delayed Due to Winds
Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket was set to launch from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport but was delayed due to strong winds. The maiden flight was scheduled within a three-hour launch window on March 24. The company confirmed that both the rocket and infrastructure remain unaffected, and a new launch window is being determined. The test flight, which ...
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Mark Carney: Canada's New PM Charted Unusual Path To Power
Mark Carney was born near the Arctic, led the central banks of two major economies and has become Canada's prime minister despite never having served in parliament.
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Greenland's Homeless Left Behind As Arctic Island Modernises
Greenland is home to around 500 homeless people, or almost one percent of its population, according to a 2022 tally.
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How To Make Your Air Cooler More Effective During Extreme Summers
Summer heat can be relentless, turning homes into ovens. Air coolers offer relief, but often struggle against extreme temperatures. From strategic placement to clever DIY hacks, these tricks will keep your space refreshingly cool all Summer long.
-
Global Sea Ice Cover At Record Low In February Amid Persistent Hot Streak
In February, temperatures spiked up to 11 degrees Celsius above average near the North Pole as the world continued its persistent heat streak, said Europe's climate monitor.
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Greenland Rejects Trump Pledge To Make The Island American
Greenland's prime minister on Wednesday hit back at President Donald Trump's pledge to take the Arctic territory "one way or the other", insisting that islanders did not see their future with the United States or even Denmark.
