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Arctic Community
- Registration for the International Arct... Registration for the International Arctic Youth Project Laboratory of BRICS will last until September 29 Participants will spend five days solving real cases on Arctic development – from Northern Sea Route logistics to cross-border payments Registration has been announced for the International Arctic Youth Project Laboratory of BRICS «BRICS Project Lab Arctic 3.0» – an international forum[…]
- By Sled, Helicopter, and Icebreaker: Ho... By Sled, Helicopter, and Icebreaker: How Russia Votes for Parliament A voting booth on a nuclear icebreaker, ballots delivered by dog sled and helicopter—Russia's three-day Duma election reaches its remotest Arctic corners.
- New F-35 Fighter Jets En Route to Finland New F-35 Fighter Jets En Route to Finland Finland's first F-35s are crossing the Atlantic with American pilots at the controls—and the Air Force will say nothing until they land in Lapland.
- PORA Delegation Takes Part in Internati... PORA Delegation Takes Part in International Marine Economy Development Forum in Qingdao Maksim Dankin, Director General of the Project Office for Arctic Development, addressed the expert dialogue “Integration and Exchange: Maritime Civilization in the Global Era” The Global Ocean Development Forum is taking place from September 16 to 18, 2026, in Qingdao, Shandong Province,[…]
- APECS Uruguay's Participation in t... APECS Uruguay's Participation in the 10th Antarctic Education Forum As part of the 26th Meeting of Latin American Antarctic Historians (EHAL 2026), the 10th Antarctic Education Forum took place—an international event bringing together teachers, researchers, educators, and science communicators from Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay in a virtual space. Under the banner[…]
- Invitation to join the Arctic Indigenou... Invitation to join the Arctic Indigenous Aunties Mentorship Circle Join a mentorship program aimed at providing support to early-career Indigenous scholars in the Arctic. About IASSA Indigenous Aunties Mentorship Program PRESS HERE TO REGISTER
- NOMAD FoodLab welcomed WIBN Conference ... NOMAD FoodLab welcomed WIBN Conference 2026 to Sápmi On 2–3 September 2026, around 130 Indigenous broadcasters, journalists and storytellers from around the world gathered in Guovdageaidnu (Kautokeino) for the World Indigenous Broadcasters Network (WIBN) Conference 2026.
- Call for Abstracts of ISAR-9 Call for Abstracts of ISAR-9 The Call for Abstracts for oral and poster presentations for ISAR-9, held from 17 to 20 April 2027, is now open. The deadline of abstract submission will be October 16, 2026.
- ASSW 2027 - Second Circular: Informatio... ASSW 2027 - Second Circular: Information and Preparations for ASSW2027 in Hakodate Preparations are well underway for Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2027, which will be held in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan from 11 to 20 April 2027. Progress is also being made swiftly on ISAR-9, the Ninth International Symposium on Arctic Research, during the latter part[…]
- Northern Notes Issue 65 is here! Northern Notes Issue 65 is here! We’re happy to announce the release of Northern Notes Issue 65! This edition features a letter from President Maria Ackrén, a call for nominations, a calendar of upcoming events, and more. Dive into the latest updates from the Arctic research community! Read it here: Northern[…]
Shipping
- LNG Tanker Carrying US Cargo To Europe Tu... LNG Tanker Carrying US Cargo To Europe Turns Back After Crew Reports Suspected Cyberattack The Vivit Africa LNG was sailing through the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas towards Italy early this month.
- U.S. Nearly Boarded Chinese Ship In Middl... U.S. Nearly Boarded Chinese Ship In Middle East After AI-Assisted Intelligence Error The operation was stopped after more experienced analysts and subject-matter experts reviewed the information behind the report.
- U.S. Boards Two Foreign-Flagged Ships Aft... U.S. Boards Two Foreign-Flagged Ships After Hackers Apparently Break Into Their Networks The Coast Guard, which referred only to the August 21 boarding, said “foreign cyber actors” were involved but did not identify them.
- China Upgrades Military Base In Djibouti ... China Upgrades Military Base In Djibouti Near Red Sea Shipping Routes To Monitor U.S. Movements In Gulf According to satellite imagery, Beijing has equipped the military site with new equipment, naval and military assets, new antennas and radar systems.
- Iranian Warship IRIS Lavan Remains In Ind... Iranian Warship IRIS Lavan Remains In India’s Kochi 6 Months After Seeking Refuge Amid U.S-Iran War Iran’s Amphibious Landing Ship IRIS Lavan remains in India’s Port of Kochi, half a year after it requested emergency docking in the country.
- Chinese Coast Guard Ship Rams Into Philip... Chinese Coast Guard Ship Rams Into Philippine Govt Vessel In The South China Sea The Philippine Coast Guard blamed China for risky manoeuvres in the high seas and for deliberately striking the BRP Datu Magat Salamat.
- Somali Navy Rescues All 18 Crew After Car... Somali Navy Rescues All 18 Crew After Cargo Ship Jacuar Runs Aground En Route To Egypt The Ministry of Ports and Maritime Transport said on September 17 that it was monitoring the ship after water entered part of the vessel.
- Iran Says It Struck And Detained An Oil T... Iran Says It Struck And Detained An Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz Over ‘Illegal’ Passage The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a separate incident involving a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Cochin Shipyard Lays Keel For First Of Si... Cochin Shipyard Lays Keel For First Of Six Next-Gen Missile Vessels For Indian Navy The NGMVs are planned as high-speed vessels. They will have a maximum speed of 33 knots, with a crew of 80 personnel on each ship.
- Russia Kills Captain Of Tanzanian-Flagged... Russia Kills Captain Of Tanzanian-Flagged Ship & Injures 3 Crew In A Brutal Drone Attack In Black Sea A cargo ship sailing under the flag of Tanzania was attacked by a Russian drone while it was heading to a port in Ukraine.
Climate Change
Science
- NSF invests in translating low-dimensiona... NSF invests in translating low-dimensional semiconductor technologies to establish U.S. leadership in microelectronics The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced an initiative to translate low-dimensional semiconductor technologies from laboratory demonstrations into platforms for U.S. manufacturers to develop and deploy advanced microelectronics. The NSF…
- NSF announces 3 additional topics as part... NSF announces 3 additional topics as part of the NSF X-Labs initiative to pursue generational breakthrough science and technology efforts NSF X-Labs invites proposals from teams working in AI for physical systems and announces two forthcoming topics...
- Podcast: Creating thermal cloaking and ne... Podcast: Creating thermal cloaking and new structures Shelly Zhang, an NSF-supported researcher, discusses her work using additive manufacturing and topology optimization to create new structures, including a 3D thermal cloaking device...
- NSF launches $20M pilot to accelerate com... NSF launches $20M pilot to accelerate commercialization of promising deep technologies from small businesses The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a $20 million investment to launch a two-year pilot supporting small businesses in commercializing their deep-technology ventures. The pilot aims to address a persistent gap separating federally…
- NSF leadership in a new golden age of sci... NSF leadership in a new golden age of science The U.S. National Science Foundation was established in 1950 to keep American discovery at the frontier. That mission has not changed. The science and technology ecosystem around it has...
- Podcast: AI and wearable devices Podcast: AI and wearable devices Mark Hersam an NSF-supported researcher, discusses nanoelectronic materials and how a cerebellum-inspired approach may transform how AI performs in wearable devices...
- Podcast: Lasers and materials of the future Podcast: Lasers and materials of the future Chunlei Guo, an NSF-supported researcher, discusses his work using femtosecond lasers to design materials with highly functionalized purposes...
- NSF launches three new Science and Techno... NSF launches three new Science and Technology Centers with $90M investment in transformative research The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing $90 million over five years to support three new NSF Science and Technology Centers (NSF STC). These centers will advance American leadership in science and technology, strengthen the nation's STEM…
- Podcast: Educator wins Presidential AI Ch... Podcast: Educator wins Presidential AI Challenge U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers are behind an educational effort to introduce artificial intelligence techniques to elementary school children...
- Podcast: Researchers bring AI to elementa... Podcast: Researchers bring AI to elementary schoolers Researchers discuss the challenges of introducing artificial intelligence concepts into elementary school curriculum and how the project led to a win in the inaugural Presidential AI Challenge...
Politics & Society
Resources
- Boliden to acquire controlling stake in N... Boliden to acquire controlling stake in Nexa Resources Boliden AB ("Boliden") and Votorantim S.A. ("Votorantim") have entered into a definitive agreement (the "Transaction") pursuant to which Boliden…
- Boliden's mining concession for Lave... Boliden's mining concession for Laver maintained as appeals rejected On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the Swedish government announced that it had rejected the two appeals against Boliden's mining concession for Laver,…
- Boliden Q2 2026: Continued favorable meta... Boliden Q2 2026: Continued favorable metal prices "The first half of 2026 has in many ways been a continuation of the path Boliden has been on for quite some time. We face some challenges, but with…
- Statement regarding speculation on a pote... Statement regarding speculation on a potential acquisition of shares in Nexa Resources Boliden has become aware of speculation related to a potential acquisition of shares in Nexa Resources. Boliden confirms that it is in discussions…
- Invitation presentation of Boliden's... Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q2 2026 report Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the second quarter 2026 on Tuesday July 21 at 07:30 (CEST). A press and analyst conference will be held…
- Report of payments to government agencies... Report of payments to government agencies 2025 Boliden is today publishing its report of payments to government agencies in accordance with Swedish Law (2015:812) on the reporting of payments to…
- Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Boliden co... Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Boliden complete dam construction milestone with autonomous transport Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and Boliden have completed the autonomous transport project at Boliden's Garpenberg site in Sweden. The project…
- Communiqué from Boliden's Ann... Communiqué from Boliden's Annual General Meeting Boliden's Annual General Meeting was held on April 28, 2026 live in Askersund/Zinkgruvan and through postal voting. Board of Directors The…
- Boliden's Q1 2026: Solid performance... Boliden's Q1 2026: Solid performance despite abnormal seismic activity in Garpenberg "In times like these it is even more important to focus on what you can influence and that is what our organization does and will do relentlessly." -…
- Invitation presentation of Boliden's... Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q1 2026 report Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the first quarter 2026 on Tuesday April 28 at 07:30 (CEST). A press and analyst conference will be held…







