How the Greenland ice sheet fared in 2018 It's time for the Greenland ice sheet's annual health report, brought to you by scientists from the Danish Meteorological Institute and Polar Portal.
New Greenland telescope is up and running A new radio telescope in Greenland is looking for signs of black holes, and preliminary data are already coming in.
Can nature clean up oil spills in the Arctic? Oil-eating microbes often perform the bulk of the clean-up after an oil spill. But we might not be able to rely on these bacteria to clean up oil in the cold Arctic.
Stunning starfish illuminates the dark Arctic In the dark deep ocean around Greenland, scientists have discovered starfish with surprisingly good eyes and the ability to light up the dark
Greenlandic gene could be key to beating obesity The Inuit people carry a genetic variant, which increases their risk of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Can Greenlandic mud help feed the world? Can nutrient-rich mud from Greenland transform poor tropical soils to produce more and higher quality food? This is what a new research project will study.
Claim to the Arctic rests on a shelf Rocks from the Arctic seabed support the Kingdom of Denmark's claim to area north of Greenland.
“Treasure trove” of Arctic research data now publicly available Twenty years of Arctic research can help scientists around the world better understand climate and environmental change.
Mud from the Greenlandic seabed reveals a hidden past Sea ice and bedrock shape key for glacier stability.
How the Greenland ice sheet fared in 2017 Scientists from the Danish Meteorological Institute and Polar Portal give the Greenland ice sheet its annual health report.
3D-model will reveal events surrounding Greenland landslide and tsunami Surveys of the West Greenland landslide identify a vulnerable mountain slope that is still active.
Glaciers are vital for Greenland’s fisheries But as the glaciers retreat on land, this could all change.
The female scientist who discovered the core of the Earth The "Grande Dame” of seismology, Inge Lehmann, began her career at a time when few women held senior positions in science. But that did not stop her from being the first to provide evidence of the Earth’s inner core in 1936.
Climate scientists build laboratory under the ice with a balloon Climate scientists working in Greenland can now construct field laboratories using a giant balloon. The result is a hall under the ice suitable for scientists and visiting tourists.
One of Greenland’s first inhabitants had a hole in their sock Greenland’s earliest people developed advanced technology that allowed them to survive on the sea ice. A single dress object from that time, a little seal skin sock, reveals unrivalled sewing techniques.
Tiny bird’s poo has tremendous impact on Greenland’s nature The little auk can affect the living conditions for a range of animals in Northwest Greenland, shows new research.
Arctic plants may be tougher than you think New study reveals how plants in Greenland were able to not only survive a devastating caterpillar outbreak in 2011, but actually thrive as a result. Much to the surprise of scientists.
Meet the Greenlandic spirits that gained power by sucking genitals The bizarre mythical tupilaq creature is a key part of Greenlandic history. Legend says it drained its victim’s through their sexual organs.
NASA project reveals vulnerability of Greenland glaciers A project to map Greenland’s coastal glaciers and fjords is under way and the initial results are in. New maps depict Greenland’s coast at an unprecedented level of detail.
Nordic project will solve a riddle of dramatic climate change Scientists in Denmark and Norway seek to reveal what caused rapid climate change events first discovered in the early Greenland ice cores.
Scientists risk their lives in the wilds of Greenland Neither snowstorms nor hungry polar bears could keep a group of scientists from studying musk oxen migration in North Greenland.
Arctic sea ice is approaching the limit of natural variability Around 8,000 years ago, Arctic sea ice was lower than it is today--but rapid decline in the last 40 years means it is fast approaching this natural limit.
Meltwater from West Greenland is a hotspot for ocean nutrients An underwater camera provides new insights into how microscopic particles in glacial meltwater could boost marine algae and help remove carbon from the atmosphere.
When will the Arctic be ice free? Sea ice is declining rapidly and the prospect of an ice-free Arctic is drawing ever closer. But when will it happen? We cut through the headlines to bring you the facts.
How the Greenland ice sheet fared in 2016 OPINION: Scientists from the Danish Meteorological Institute give the Greenland ice sheet its annual health report.
Greenland Ice Sheet has already caused nearly five metres sea-level rise New calculations show the true extent of ice melt from the Greenland ice sheet over the past 23,000 years.
World’s oldest vertebrate discovered in Greenland GREENLAND: The discovery of a 512-year-old Greenland Shark shows how little we still know about the ocean, say scientists.
World’s oldest fossils discovered in Greenland GREENLAND: Scientists have discovered bacterial structures in 3.7 billion year-old rocks in Greenland, indicating that life began earlier than previously thought.
New Greenlandic cuisine is changing cultural identity GREENLAND: Greenland is experiencing a type of gastronomic revolution that is changing their national identity, says researcher.
This Arctic town has running water for just four months of the year GREENLAND: How do you supply running water when it is frozen for most of the year? The Greenlandic town of Qaanaaq has some creative solutions.
Greenlandic fjords get their organic matter from Russia GREENLAND: A simple chemical technique sheds new light on ocean circulation in the Arctic and could help improve computer models of ocean circulation.
Melting Greenland ice has not slowed down ocean circulation GREENLAND: Two new studies suggest that meltwater from the Greenland ice sheet has not slowed down ocean circulation in the North Atlantic and may not be behind the ominous cold patch of ocean called the ‘cold blob’.
Despite self-governing, Inuit still suffer social and health problems GREENLAND: Greenland Inuit experience the same health and social problems as other colonised indigenous peoples, shows new research. But there are signs of improvement.
Take a tour of an Arctic monitoring site GREENLAND: Explore how scientists in Greenland are monitoring environmental change in the Arctic with our interactive map of the GEM-monitoring site.
The majority of researchers in Greenland are foreign. Does it matter? GREENLAND: The research environment in Greenland is largely comprised of foreigners. ScienceNordic has asked researchers what impact, if any, they believe this has on the nation’s research.
Can you spot the walrus? GREENLAND: Scientists in Greenland are developing fast and efficient ways to monitor walrus populations in remote locations using high-resolution satellite images. If successful, the technique could be rolled out to other species.
Greenland in numbers: eight key statistics to understand the world’s largest island GREENLAND: The world’s largest island nation is emerging as education, life expectancy, and immigration are increasing. Learn more about Greenland from these key statistics.
Greenland could be home to several coral reefs GREENLAND: Four years ago Canadian researchers stumbled upon a coral reef off the coast of southern Greenland. Scientists now believe that it could be one of many.
American adventurer captured 1930's Greenland on film The American artist and adventurer Rockwell Kent documented daily life in thirties Greenland in both photos and drawings, which are now at the centre of a large international research project.
Diabetes epidemic threatens Greenland GREENLAND: Type-2 diabetes barely existed in Greenland 50 years ago. But today the health system is struggling to control an emerging epidemic.
Grizzly-polar bear hybrids spotted in Canadian Arctic Call it a 'pizzly' or a 'grolar bear', this new hybrid may be here to stay, say scientists. But is this the end to the polar bear as we know it or the start of a new bear species?
Arctic tomb preserves oldest known Inuit dress GREENLAND: The oldest examples of clothing from the Arctic were discovered by hunters in a 500 year-old grave in north west Greenland and are now on display in the Greenland National Museum.
Researchers help give Greenland’s homeless a voice GREENLAND: No one knows exactly how many people are living rough in Greenland, say researchers who are now making it a priority to find out.
Arctic sea ice at a record low Sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is at a record low for this time of year, as monthly temperature records continue to soar around the world.
Replica Viking ship will recreate Norse voyages in Greenland GREENLAND: Eight volunteers will set sail in June to recreate the original Norse adventure along the west coast of Greenland. During the voyage, archaeologists hope to learn more about the Greenlandic Norse culture.
Greenland is divided over uranium mining GREENLAND: The question of mining activities has divided Greenlanders into two camps, and the desire for a referendum on the subject is increasing, say researchers.
Inuit reclaim cultural heritage in new digital atlas GREENLAND: The legendary fifth expedition of Thule by the Polar explorer, Knud Rasmussen, is now digitised in an interactive online atlas.
Greenland wants ruby birth certificates GREENLAND: Geologists in Greenland are developing methods to determine the place of origin of rubies and sapphires, and hope to boost their exports of these precious stones.
New Book: Ice-free Greenland in photos and science GREENLAND: Dramatic mountains, lush valleys, desert plains, deep fjords and more, are brought to life in a vivid new book: The Ice-Free Greenland.
Remote corner of Greenland mapped in 3D GREENLAND: Geologists have mapped a remote corner of northern Greenland in 3D for the first time and discovered new information about events that happened millions of years ago.
Caves will reveal Greenland climate from before the ice sheet GREENLAND: A team of scientists has explored some of the most remote caves on Earth to uncover Greenland’s climate before the ice sheet formed. Preliminary results are exciting, say scientists.
Greenland lags Alaska and Canada in involving locals in climate science GREENLAND: There is still a long way to go before the indigenous people of Greenland benefit from environmental research in this vast island nation.
Q&A: What is it like to be a scientist in Greenland? GREENLAND: She speaks six languages, married a fisherman, and encourages foreign scientists to respect the Greenlandic people. Meet Lene Kielsen Holm who left her euro-centric school and went home to Greenland to study Inuit culture.
Greenland melt linked to weird weather in Europe and USA GREENLAND: The Arctic is warming more than anywhere else and Greenland might be melting faster than previously thought. See how this could affect you in our interactive map.
Buttock hair used to monitor Arctic musk ox GREENLAND: Musk ox are a key species in the Arctic, but populations are in decline. A new method is helping scientists to monitor these animals in often difficult to reach, remote locations.
Arctic plants help cool the planet GREENLAND: Global warming is making Arctic plants release compounds that might help cool the planet. But don’t expect it to outpace global warming.
