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Explained | Greenland sharks can live for 400 years, its DNA may tell why

The shark’s remarkable longevity first came to light in 2016, when a landmark study published in Science used radiocarbon dating methods and modeling techniques to estimate the ages of 28 Greenland sharks.

24 September 2024, 03:19 IST

Explained | Greenland sharks can live for 400 years, its DNA may tell why

Explained | Greenland sharks can live for 400 years, its DNA may tell why

Explained | Greenland sharks can live for 400 years, its DNA may tell why

24 September 2024, 03:19 IST

Zombie fires in the Arctic smoulder underground and refuse to die – what’s causing them?

Our research suggests that rapid atmospheric warming above ground can cause peat soils to suddenly heat up to smouldering temperatures underground, all without any spark or other ignition. These zombie fires may be a case of climate change-driven spontaneous combustion.

29 May 2024, 10:58 IST

Zombie fires in the Arctic smoulder underground and refuse to die – what’s causing them?

Zombie fires in the Arctic smoulder underground and refuse to die – what’s causing them?

Zombie fires in the Arctic smoulder underground and refuse to die – what’s causing them?

29 May 2024, 10:58 IST

War has created a huge Arctic blind spot

The effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have been felt around the world, through volatile food prices and energy insecurity.

30 January 2024, 05:03 IST

War has created a huge Arctic blind spot

War has created a huge Arctic blind spot

War has created a huge Arctic blind spot

30 January 2024, 05:03 IST

Indian researchers in Arctic, Antarctic to do yoga

'Yoga demonstrations will be performed at Indian Arctic Station -- Himadri and in Antarctic Station -- Bharati' an Ayush Ministry official said.

18 June 2023, 16:35 IST

Yoga sessions planned for India's research stations in Arctic, Antarctic regions

Yoga sessions planned for India's research stations in Arctic, Antarctic regions

Indian researchers in Arctic, Antarctic to do yoga

18 June 2023, 16:35 IST

Arctic summer could be practically ice-free by 2030s

Over past four decades, far north has already been warming four times as quickly as global average

07 June 2023, 16:46 IST

Arctic summer could be practically ice-free by the 2030s

Arctic summer could be practically ice-free by the 2030s

Arctic summer could be practically ice-free by 2030s

07 June 2023, 16:46 IST

Pandoravirus: Melting Arctic is releasing ancient germs

As the world continues to warm, the thawing permafrost is releasing organic matter that has been frozen for millennia, including bacteria and viruses

07 December 2022, 07:46 IST

Pandoravirus: the melting Arctic is releasing ancient germs – how worried should we be?

Pandoravirus: the melting Arctic is releasing ancient germs – how worried should we be?

Pandoravirus: Melting Arctic is releasing ancient germs

07 December 2022, 07:46 IST

'Russia a strategic challenge for NATO in arctic'

Russia has reopened hundreds of Soviet-era military sites in the arctic, using the region to test new weapons systems, Stoltenberg said

26 August 2022, 19:51 IST

Russia a strategic challenge for NATO in arctic, Stoltenberg says

Russia a strategic challenge for NATO in arctic, Stoltenberg says

'Russia a strategic challenge for NATO in arctic'

26 August 2022, 19:51 IST

Powerplay in the Arctic

There is a scramble among countries to become permanent stakeholders in the High North

25 August 2022, 17:41 IST

Powerplay in the Arctic

Powerplay in the Arctic

Powerplay in the Arctic

25 August 2022, 17:41 IST

Centre unveils Arctic Policy for sustainable growth

The policy document is available on the website of the Ministry of Earth Sciences

18 March 2022, 09:28 IST

Centre releases India's Arctic Policy for sustainable development

Centre releases India's Arctic Policy for sustainable development

Centre unveils Arctic Policy for sustainable growth

18 March 2022, 09:28 IST

Arctic seed vault to receive rare deposits

ICARDA made the first seed withdrawal from the vault in 2015 to replace a collection damaged by the war

13 February 2022, 10:35 IST

Arctic seed vault to receive rare deposits

Arctic seed vault to receive rare deposits

Arctic seed vault to receive rare deposits

13 February 2022, 10:35 IST