The bear scientists shot in the Canadian arctic in 2016 was a biological mystery. It looked like a grizzly bear, complete with long claws and a prominent snout, but most of its fur was white. Call it ...

The Arctic bobtail squid can emit bioluminescence to evade predators, and has been spotted in the wild for the first time, ...

Satellite images of plants growing around the dens of Arctic foxes add to the evidence that the foxes are “ecosystem engineers” whose activities create habitat for other organisms. Against the harsh ...

Researchers at the University of Surrey and the University of Milano-Bicocca have partnered with SAGA Space Architects to investigate the psychological impact of social isolation in harsh environments ...

From feeding polar bears to helping cool the planet, Arctic sea ice plays a vital role in the global climate and northern ...

At the edge of the Arctic in northern Canada, the annual migration of polar bears draws tourists, photographers, and scientists like Geoff York. Buggies traverse the frozen terrain, bringing tourists ...

Researchers are investigating the psychological impact of social isolation in harsh environments, such as on the Moon. Researchers at the University of Surrey and the University of Milano-Bicocca have ...