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Dec 12, 2013 10:26 AM EST

Arctic Cyclones More Common Than Thought, Impacting Sea Ice

Cyclones can whip up water and wind, creating conditions that can impact local climate and conditions. Now, scientists have discovered that far more of these wind storms spin across the Arctic than previously thought. It turns out that 1,900 churned across the top of the world from 2000 to 2010, lea...

Dec 12, 2013 09:44 AM EST

NASA Sheds Light Inside of the Ozone Hole Over Antarctica

It turns out that the ozone hole may not be completely healed--at least according to new NASA data. Scientists have examined the inner workings of the ozone hole that forms annually over Antarctica and have found that declining chlorine in the stratosphere has not yet caused a recovery of the ozone ...

Aug 02, 2013 09:06 AM EDT

Melting Sea Ice Spells Serious Consequences for Arctic Wildlife

As Arctic sea ice continues to shrink, wildlife is facing some serious and widespread consequences. Now, scientists have examined the relationships among algae, plankton, whales and terrestrial animals to see exactly what these impacts might be-and have made some disturbing findings.

Jul 08, 2013 11:49 PM EDT

NASA's Polar Robotic Ranger Passes First Greenland Test

Defying 30 mph gusts and temperatures down to minus 22 F, NASA's new polar rover recently demonstrated in Greenland that it could operate completely autonomously in one of Earth's harshest environments.

Apr 12, 2013 07:24 PM EDT

Arctic Summer Ice Melting Faster Than Previously Thought, Scientists

By 2050 there will be no more Arctic summer sea ice, scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced.

Apr 01, 2013 05:35 PM EDT

Significant Greening of Arctic With More Trees And Shrubs Expected Within Just 50 Years

The already risen temperatures in the Arctic will result in significant more green vegetation growing in many of the regions, although not in the proverbial Greenland, according to a new climate study.

Mar 21, 2013 04:04 PM EDT

Arctic Ice Shield In The Focus of NASA Science Flights

NASA's Operation IceBridge scientists have begun another season of research activity over Arctic ice sheets and sea ice with the first of a series of science flights from Greenland completed on Wednesday.

Oct 28, 2012 02:19 PM EDT

Global Warming May Release Tons of Carbon Stored in Arctic Permafrost

Global warming may trigger the release of nitrogen and carbon stored in Arctic permafrost over the next century, reveals a new study led by the U.S. Geological Survey.