Nature offers many dazzling displays, from jagged flashes of lightning to radiant sunsets. But perhaps one of the most elusive natural phenomena is the shimmering waves of green, pink, and red dancing ...

Polar warming is shaping the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we grow, and the stability of our minds and bodies.

Climate change in Earth's polar regions is emerging as an underrecognized driver of global health risks, with consequences ...

The Polar Vortex serves as a powerful barrier that confines cold air within the polar regions. When this barrier weakens, frigid air can escape into mid-latitude areas, leading to severe winter ...

The term “polar vortex” usually refers to the gigantic circular upper air weather pattern in the Arctic region. It is a normal pattern that is stronger in the winter and keeps some of the coldest ...

In recent years, most people have heard the phrase “the polar vortex”, which has made regular appearances in media headlines, often with an exciting, albeit sometimes ominous “Day after Tomorrow”, ...

Next week's pre-winter arctic plunge might be a sign of things to come for the Eastern U.S., as several key weather patterns ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you’ve been keeping a tab on winter forecasts, you’ve likely heard the term “polar vortex” and the potential impact it may have on the upcoming season. But exactly what is the ...

SpaceX’s Fram2 mission is the first human spaceflight to the Earth’s polar regions. The four-member crew will conduct 22 research experiments, including the first X-ray in space and studies on human ...

SpaceX launched the Fram2 mission, carrying four astronauts, into a polar orbit around Earth, a first in human spaceflight history. The Fram2 crew, all experienced explorers of extreme environments on ...