You really can see Russia from Alaska, things to know ahead of Friday's Trump-Putin summitAlaska's history is intertwined with Russia, dating back to Siberian fur traders in the 18th century. Once a Russian territory, Alaska was ...
13 Aug, 2025, 11.07 AM IST
New study shows Alaska could get up to two minutes’ warning before major earthquakesA new study suggests Alaska could gain up to two minutes of warning before major earthquakes with an enhanced early warning system. The sys...
09 Aug, 2025, 01.20 PM IST
Earth's inner core is changing. Here's what the study has foundRecent research suggests Earth's inner core, primarily composed of iron and nickel, may not be entirely solid. Scientists observed shape al...
11 Feb, 2025, 12.41 PM IST
Get ready to witness a stunning Northern Lights display in New England. Here are the detailsTonight and the next few evenings, a powerful geomagnetic storm may bring the Northern Lights to New England. Though visibility may be impa...
30 Jul, 2024, 09.19 PM IST
Northern Lights in US: When to watch this week?Northern Lights activity has been predicted this week. Aurora lights were already visible in Washington, Wyoming, and Maine.
05 Nov, 2023, 10.31 PM IST
Northern Lights in Canada; Here’s the list of all the provinces where you may get to watch the Auroras next weekIf catching a glimpse of the magnificent northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, is a desire on your list, there is a chance yo...
07 Jul, 2023, 11.00 PM IST
Northern Lights: See how to watch the nature's splendor in 16 states of USWhile scientists can forecast the potential for auroral activity, the exact timing, intensity and visibility of the northern lights can var...
07 Jul, 2023, 10.08 PM IST
With eyes on Russia, US military prepares for an Arctic futureThe first-of-its-kind exercise this month, involving some 8,000 troops outside of Fairbanks, was planned long before Russia’s invasion of U...
28 Mar, 2022, 01.35 PM IST
Melting glaciers may add 10 inches to sea levels by 2100: StudyMelting glaciers worldwide could result in almost 10 inches of sea level rise by the end of this century, a study warns. The research, publ...
27 May, 2019, 01.50 PM IST
- Permafrost carbon leak could peak within a few decades: Study
Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) Arctic permafrost's expected gradual thawing due to climate change and the associated influx of greenhouse gases ...
19 Aug, 2018, 02.12 PM IST
- Researchers solve century-old mystery of Antarctica's red waterfall
San Francisco, May 6 (IANS) A research team has solved a century-old mystery involving a famous red waterfall, known as Blood Falls, in Ant...
06 May, 2017, 02.40 PM IST
Permafrost thawing below shallow Arctic lakes: StudyA regime shift in lake ice is leading to permafrost thawing below shallow Arctic lakes as a result of changing winter climate, a new study ...
20 Jun, 2016, 02.11 PM IST
NASA maps layers deep inside Greenland ice sheetScientists using ice-penetrating radar data collected by NASA have created the first-ever comprehensive map of layers deep inside the Green...
25 Jan, 2015, 02.31 PM IST
- Alaskan frogs survive after six months at minus 18 degrees celsius
Alaskan frogs can survive being frozen at minimum temperatures below minus 18 degrees celsius for up to 218 days with 100 percent survival ...
23 Jul, 2014, 06.44 PM IST
- Forget global warming, Alaska is headed for ice age
Bucking the overall global warming trend, Alaska may actually be heading for an ice age with scientists reporting a steady temperature decl...
03 Jan, 2013, 04.04 PM IST
- Economic impact of Arctic melt could amount to 2.4 trillion dollars by 2050
In a new report, scientists have determined that the economic impact of losing the Arctic's climate-cooling services could total a minimum ...
08 Feb, 2010, 01.01 PM IST
- Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret
Alaska Gov Sarah Palin, the former Republican vice presidential nominee, abruptly announced she is resigning from office at the end of the ...
04 Jul, 2009, 03.11 PM IST