Polar bears have been exposed to more viruses, bacteria and parasites in recent decades, a new study shows, possibly acquiring the germs in their diet.

Scripps researchers are working to understand how changing temperatures and salinity in the polar regions affect the organisms at the base of the food chain. One such example is the Fjord Phyto ...

Polar diatomic molecules, consisting of potassium and rubidium, have been created with density and temperature close to the regime of quantum degeneracy. The ability to produce ultracold atoms has ...

The Cambridge History of the Polar Regions is a landmark collection drawing together the history of the Arctic and Antarctica from the earliest times to the present. Structured as a series of thematic ...

The polar and cold regions comprise the Arctic, Antarctica, high altitude areas, as well as the global permafrost regions. Even though they are only sparsely populated, the polar and cold regions play ...

In the Nineties it was rare to see a polar bear; since May, it has been a weekly occurrence. Bears are "extraordinarily inquisitive" – they don't necessarily see humans as food, but "will ...

Polar bears are at greater risk from disease due to global warming, warns new research. The threatened species are being ...

By helping protect the polar bear, we’re helping to make sure the Arctic food chain stays healthy, for the benefit of wildlife and people in and beyond the Arctic. The Arctic provides fish for ...

First established in 1958, the PRB exists to promote excellence in polar science and to provide independent scientific guidance to federal agencies and the nation on science issues in the Arctic, the ...

This research method also generated the first measurements of the coronal magnetic field in the sun’s polar regions. These poles have never been directly observed because the curve of the sun ...

Researchers working in Finland propose that the unique light environment of the Earth's polar regions creates conditions that result in circumpolar hybrid zones around the North and the South Poles.

Winter is here — in the form of Polar Seltzer’s limited edition flavor collection for the coldest season. The company unveiled the five flavors for winter 2024 on Sunday: Elderflower Starlight ...