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Tracking Seals to Unlock Antarctic Ocean Secrets

February 10, 2026

Scientists from Seoul National University are using tiny tags on Weddell seals to learn how a warming ocean is changing life beneath Antarctica’s ice. They first capture the seals on sea‑ice near Thwaites Glacier by carefully approaching from behind and gently darting a sedative into the animal’s

environment

Skiers Raise Alarm Over Oil Sponsorship at Winter Games

February 6, 2026

The Olympic torch, on its way to Italy, stopped unexpectedly in front of ENI’s headquarters. An executive from a low‑carbon branch carried the flame, linking the event to ENI’s new “premium partner” status with the Games. ENI is also setting up a winter village in Milan, offering a snowboard simu

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Antarctica's Giant Iceberg A-23A: A Dying Behemoth

January 8, 2026

In a remote corner of the South Atlantic, a massive iceberg is nearing its end. Iceberg A-23A, once the largest in the world, is now a shadow of its former self. It's turning a striking blue, a sign that it's melting fast. This iceberg has been on a long journey. It broke off from Antarctica's Filc

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Scientists Brave Icy Waters to Study Antarctica's Melting Thwaites Glacier

January 8, 2026

A group of researchers on the icebreaker Araon recently arrived at Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This glacier is melting fast. The journey took 12 days from New Zealand. The trip was mostly smooth until the ship hit thick sea ice. The ice around Antarctica is very dense. The crew had to navigate c

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Antarctica's Melting Ice: A Critical Mission Unfolds

January 1, 2026

Antarctica, once seen as a barren, frozen wasteland, is now a hotspot for urgent scientific study. The ice here is not as permanent as it once seemed. Due to human activities, like burning fossil fuels, the ice is melting at an alarming rate. This melting is not just a local issue. It's causing sea

education

Building Skills: Columbia Falls Eyes New Trades Academy

December 22, 2025

Columbia Falls School District is pushing for a new charter school focused on trades. This isn't just any new idea; it's building on something they've already been doing well. For years, students from Columbia Falls have been working with Glacier National Park. They build cabins and other structures

weather

Montana Faces Harsh Winter Conditions

December 18, 2025

Winter has arrived with full force in the United States, and Montana is feeling the brunt of it. The National Weather Service has issued a "Blizzard Warning" for parts of the state, adding to the existing "Winter Storm Warnings. " The first warning came from the NWS Missoula office on Tuesday. It p

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Arctic's Rapid Changes: A Wake-Up Call

December 17, 2025

The Arctic is heating up quickly. It's changing faster than the rest of the world. This is causing big problems. One weird thing happening is rivers turning bright red-orange. This is not because of pollution. It's because of iron coming from melting permafrost. This is a clear sign of climate chang

technology

Glacier's Digital Freeze: When Nature and Tech Collide

December 13, 2025

In the heart of East Glacier, a modern-day hiccup occurred, leaving 1, 400 people in the lurch. Cell service vanished, and suddenly, it was like taking a step back in time. This wasn't a natural disaster, but a tech one, and it left a lot of folks scratching their heads. The outage wasn't just an i

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Winter's Magic in Hokkaido: A Hidden Gem

December 13, 2025

Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, transforms into a winter wonderland. Snow blankets the forests, and volcanoes wear white caps. Lakes, fed by glaciers, reflect the icy scenery. This is also the home of the Ainu people. They have a deep bond with nature. Their lives revolve around hunting, fish