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Scientists discovered 400-million-year-old fish fossils in the Arctic that could explain how humans and all other animals developed jaws and teeth. The tiny prehistoric fish had teeth on the roof of its mouth far earlier than researchers thought possible.
Despite war at home, Ukraine is helping Mexico launch its first Antarctic research campaign. Eight Mexican scientists just set sail on a Ukrainian icebreaker for climate studies that could protect coastlines worldwide.
A new book reveals the Arctic isn't just ice and polar bears but a vibrant, interconnected ecosystem vital to solving our climate crisis. After two decades of reporting, one journalist shows why understanding the far north matters for all of us.
A new forecasting model accurately predicts Arctic sea ice conditions months in advance, helping indigenous communities and industries plan safer, smarter operations in changing polar regions. The breakthrough combines real-time data with natural rhythm patterns to outperform existing prediction methods.
A small prototype weather satellite built in just three years has exceeded all expectations, proving that affordable space technology can revolutionize forecasting in the Arctic and worldwide. Its success just cleared the path for 20 new satellites launching by 2029.