A 2D representation of Earth, such as a chart or map, can mislead us when visualizing long international routes.

All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

Climate change is creating new pathways for the spread of infectious diseases like brucellosis, tularemia, or E. coli in the Arctic, according to a broad international consortium of scientists with a ...

When Svalbard Airport, world’s northernmost destination for scheduled commercial flights, was built, no one expected the ...

On a trip to Norway's Alta, get an off-the-radar taste of the wild with river-rafting and hiking beneath the midnight sun.

Arctic nations are shoring up their security and sovereignty in the Far North. It’s even a ballot box issue in Canada. But ...

In search of postpandemic adventure, the author sailed the icy arctic waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

The Nord Hus—a 36-foot insulated steel sailboat—was refitted over the last three years to meet the harsh demands of ...

The Tara Polar Station, a $23 million research vessel with a crew of 12, will drift across the Arctic ice to enable better ...

Thunderstorms are rare in the cold, dry Arctic, but a surprising event in August 2019 has scientists rethinking how these ...

What’s life like in the most northern town on Earth? We set out on a journey to the Arctic to explore a place where extreme cold, endless nights, and breathtaking landscapes define daily life. From ...