The winter growth period for sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is now over, with levels at a record low. The winter ice extent on ...

One of the biggest challenges in predicting Antarctica's deeply uncertain future is understanding exactly what's driving its ...

This summer will see record low Arctic ice and Russia has stolen a march on militarizing the strategic region.

The bright white surface of sea ice plays an important role in slowing warming as it reflects sunlight back into space, in what is known as the albedo effect. Conversely, its melting creates a ...

A photographer's iconic shots of polar bears in abandoned buildings on a Russian island shines a spotlight on wider changes ...

Arctic sea ice extent for March set a record low in the 47-year satellite data record. Extent was below average everywhere ...

March 2025 marked the second warmest on record, highlighting the accelerating impact of climate change across the globe, ...

Arctic sea ice hit a historic low this winter, shrinking to the smallest extent ever recorded at its seasonal peak. NASA and ...

The formation of sea ice also makes the surrounding water saltier, as salt is pushed out when water freezes. If less sea ice ...

Scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) have said that Arctic sea ice most likely reached its yearly ...

Antarctica’s summer sea ice has dropped to one of its lowest extents ever recorded, shrinking to levels 30% below the ...

Researchers reveal that Arctic sea ice has reached its lowest level on record this winter, signalling alarming trends in ...