Thawing permafrost can lead to the mobilization of contaminants, affecting drinking water quality and food safety in Arctic ...

In a rare and captivating discovery, researchers have uncovered the remarkably preserved remains of a 44,000-year-old wolf ...

From unstable slopes to rock falls, thawing permafrost will have many consequences for mountain regions, including the Swiss ...

Arctic permafrost thaw endangers the livelihoods, security, health, and food stability of the populations residing in these northern regions.

Arctic temperatures spiked 36 degrees Fahrenheit, or 20 Celsius, above normal. By the end of the month, sea ice was at its ...

Hydrology in high latitude regions is a critical area of study, particularly concerning the dynamics and ecological impacts on permafrost environments ...

The frozen layers of Earth’s permafrost have long been a mystery, hiding secrets from thousands of years ago. Climate change, ...

Earth’s frozen places — ice sheets, glaciers and permafrost — are melting: a clear sign of climate change and a planet ...

Permafrost is the hidden frozen “glue” – a layer formed by ice, rock and soil – that holds icy northern landscapes together.

A transdisciplinary, comparative analysis reveals key risks from Arctic permafrost thaw. Credit: Communications Earth and Environment (2025). DOI: Local risk graphic for the Beaufort Sea region ...