Polar regions

Spring is arriving earlier in polar regions than anywhere else

This northward increase in the rate of springtime advance is roughly three times greater than what previous studies have indicated.

Mar 05, 2018, 18:20 PM IST

Scientists discover enormous reserves of mercury in permafrost

Permafrost is a thick subsurface layer of soil that remains below freezing point throughout the year, occurring chiefly in polar regions.

Feb 06, 2018, 18:14 PM IST

Spectacular view of fjord and glacier from NASA's IceBridge - See pic!

This year marks IceBridge's eighth spring campaign of science flights over Arctic sea and land. 

May 25, 2016, 14:12 PM IST