Svalbard is the fastest warming place in the world, and even within the Arctic. Leaving as little trace as possible is a ...

The last of Hitler’s army to surrender were stationed in a desolate arctic wasteland—a key vantage point in the little-known ...

Reindeer, often associated with wintry folklore and Arctic landscapes, are emerging as unexpected warriors in the battle ...

Some can live thousands of years, and they can grow in extreme conditions, thriving in arctic climates and withstanding long periods of drought. Lichens have even survived exposure in space on the ...

For many reindeer to survive in the wild, this lichen is necessary. Reindeer live in the Arctic tundra (a frigid treeless plain) and the northern boreal woodlands that border the tundra.

Some animals, like the seal, can be found in both the Arctic and Antarctica. Seals are protected from the freezing temperature by a thick layer of fat, known as blubber. Lichens and mosses have ...