As winds in the vortex get disrupted, these effects can move downward and make the polar jet stream more wavy as well, increasing the chances of cold Arctic air escaping into lower latitudes.

English A Norwegian state-owned company will ask China's polar institute to remove two white stone lions and a name plaque at the entrance of a Chinese research facility in Norway's Arctic in a ...

The MAN Polar Express, a battery-powered eTGX, completed a 3,400-km (2,112 mi) journey from the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden to Munich. According to the company, despite challenging winter ...

Last week's polar vortex led to a litany of calls for fire departments and local plumbers to fix burst pipes. Courtesy Rob Essay Last week's polar vortex led to a litany of calls for fire ...