Arctic ice approaches historic low, impacting habitat for polar bears
At the edge of the Arctic in northern Canada, the annual migration of polar bears draws tourists, photographers, and ...
Weakening currents in the Atlantic may mean a wetter northern Australia and drier New Zealand
Europe is warmed by heat from ocean currents, which move water from the warm tropics to the colder North Atlantic. Once the warm, salty waters from the tropics reach the polar region, they cool enough ...
N.Y. weather: Strongest polar vortex disruption of year means winter weather could hit Northeast this April
The polar vortex is a “constant feature” that begins to develop sometime in September and persists through sometime in spring ...
10 Fascinating Scientific Facts About How Magical Northern Lights Form
Discover how the mesmerising Aurora Borealis forms with these 10 scientific facts. Learn about solar winds, Earth’s magnetic field, and the stunning colours of the Northern Lights.
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49-Year-Old USCG Icebreaker Polar Star Departs Antarctic Region
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) and crew departed the Antarctic region Tuesday after 65 days south of the ...
Met Office warn of 'polar vortex event' as North East faces cold snap next week
We could see a drop a temperatures again in March due to a sudden stratospheric warming event - here's what it means and what ...
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Polar vortex could bring wintry weather back despite warmup
This week’s snow storm should help diminish moderate drought across northern Wisconsin and bordering Upper Peninsula counties ...
Polar vortex Met Office warning as UK could face 'frosty Arctic blasts'
Essentially, the polar vortex is a mass of freezing air surrounding the poles of the Earth, and when it weakens it can lead ...
Met Office new polar vortex warning as UK faces Sudden Stratospheric Warming
The Met Office has issued a new statement on a Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) event caused by a polar vortex collapse.
Scotland braces for 'severe cold spell' as polar vortex collapse brings snow and -3C freeze
The polar vortex, a mass of freezing air that encircles the Earth's poles, plays a crucial role in winter weather patterns.
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Why the northern lights seem more frequent than ever — from solar science to smartphone snapshots
"The interaction between the Earth's magnetic field and the solar wind continuously produces auroral activity in the polar regions." Solar maximum is one reason the northern lights are big news ...