Stonebreen’s Beating Heart

The glacier in southeastern Svalbard pulses with the changing seasons, speeding up and slowing its flow toward the sea.

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Extreme January Cold

Following a significant winter storm, frigid temperatures lingered in late January 2026 across a vast swath of the U.S.

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Fires on the Rise in the Far North

Satellite-based maps show northern wildland fires becoming more frequent and widespread as temperatures rise and lightning reaches higher latitudes.

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A Subtle Return of La Niña 

A weak La Niña emerged in the equatorial Pacific in late 2025, and scientists are watching how it may help shape weather and climate in the months ahead.

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