Yet, they are believed to be crucial in controlling global climate. Polar regions are deemed the “heart of the ocean” as cold seawater drives oceanic currents that circulate the planet.

A new study has shed unprecedented light on the highly variable and climate-sensitive routes that substances from Siberian rivers use to travel across the Arctic Ocean. The findings raise fresh ...

April 5, 2025 - By Laura Ciasto and Amy Butler - After spending much of the season with super strong wind speeds, the polar ...

In conclusion The Polar Paradox highlights the intricacies of climate change showing that while the Earth as a whole is warming some regions may experience unexpected cold due to shifts in ...

The bright white surface of sea ice plays an important role in slowing warming as it reflects sunlight back into space, in what is known as the albedo effect. Conversely, its melting creates a ...