When Whales and Humans Talk

Arctic people have been communicating with cetaceans for centuries—and scientists are finally taking note.

April 3rd, 2018 | 3,100 words, about 16 minutes

Arctic Birds Carry Signs of an “Atlantifying” Ocean

Regime change comes to Arctic Ocean food webs as temperatures rise and waters respond.

March 12th, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Why Scientists Should Do It in the Dark

Sample zooplankton, that is.

March 5th, 2018 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

Lord of the ’Rhynchs

There and back again: a taxonomist’s quest to reveal the world’s tiniest realms.

February 27th, 2018 | 3,700 words, about 19 minutes

Did Ancient Greeks Sail to Canada?

Researchers think Plutarch’s De Facie tells the tale of Greek sailors making the treacherous transatlantic crossing. They dug into the science to show how it could have happened.

February 1st, 2018 | 1,800 words, about 9 minutes

Ringed Seals Adapt Quickly to Climate Change

But there is one major drawback that may limit their long-term survival.

January 17th, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Toxic Thaw Syndrome

Melting permafrost carries unknown dangers for Arctic marine life.

January 11th, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Arctic Dogsledding Culture Is Slipping Through the Cracks

Warming temperatures and shrinking sea ice threaten a way of life.

November 30th, 2017 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes