All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

It’s the first night of Arctic Pride, and, according to the map, the welcome party should be right here. I’d expected some ...

Most North Americans perceive our place on the planet through historical projections that place North America in the centre, ...

GPS helps everyone from moms and dads and Amazon drivers to ship's captains get where they need to go. How did ships navigate ...

T he Arctic is slipping from Canada’s grasp. Years of neglect—by successive governments and especially under the ...

This June, a United Airlines plane will touch down in Nuuk, capital of Greenland. The Boeing 737 aircraft will look ...

A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three fellow adventurers plunged back to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Friday, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of southern California ...

This is a major red flag for scientists, especially as recent satellite data shows that Arctic sea ice hit record-breaking lows for several months.

The Ponant fleet comprises 13 vessels that break down into four types. Here's a guide to each of the classes so you can ...

Ancient homo sapiens may have benefitted from mineral-based sun protection, living in caves and even tailored clothing.

About 41,000 years ago, Homo sapiens may have survived increased solar radiation caused by a weakening magnetic field by ...