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Viruses are usually known for causing disease. But new research suggests that in some organisms, viral DNA may actually help ...

Snow flies have an unexpected way of surviving freezing temperatures. They produce antifreeze proteins to block ice formation ...

Arctic creatures survive in one of the harshest environments on Earth, where extreme cold and limited resources force ...

A clash of seasons is developing on Australia's weather map this week as a tropical cyclone tracks towards the WA west coast ...

In a square hole carved out of the thick ice, two divers vanished into the depths of an Arctic lake, leaving nothing but ...

A new study has solved the decades-old mystery of why mint creates a cooling sensation, and the findings could help us develop better treatments for pain, congestion, and dry eye.

Polar bears are struggling to survive as Arctic ice disappears, limiting food, reducing habitat, and pushing their ability to adapt.

Given the Trump administration’s interest in securing the Arctic cap via the annexation of Greenland and defending against ...

Scientists train for polar ice diving to research warming planet - The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of ...