News Portlet
Arctic Community
- Aleksandra Nikanorova: «Franz Josef ... Aleksandra Nikanorova: «Franz Josef Land is Becoming Accessible for Cruise Tourism Again» This is a factor in the sustainable development of the islands’ infrastructure and in creating conditions for strengthening activities related to the study, protection, and monitoring of rare animal species and unique landscapes Starting in 2027, the nuclear icebreaker «50 Years of Victory» will carry[…]
- ARCTIC PAVILION AT COP31 SUPPORTED! ARCTIC PAVILION AT COP31 SUPPORTED! The Northern Forum has once again been granted the right to establish the International Arctic Pavilion at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP31) in Antalya, Turkey, from November 9–20, 2026.
- Join the SOOS Observing System Design Capa... Join the SOOS Observing System Design Capability Working Group as an early career representative The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) are looking for an early career scientist to join the SOOS Observing System Design Capability Working Group (OSD CWG) as an early career representative.representative. The successful applicant will have an[…]
- Join the SOOS Censusing Animal Populations... Join the SOOS Censusing Animal Populations from Space Capability Working Group as an early career representative The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) are looking for an early career scientist to join the SOOS Censusing Animal Populations from Space (CAPS) Capability Working Group (CWG) as an early career representative.
- Call for IASC Social and Human Working Gro... Call for IASC Social and Human Working Group Secretary The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) is now soliciting applications for an early career researcher to be the next Secretary for our Social and Human Working Group (SHWG). Application deadline on 24 August 2026 at 13:00 GMT.
- IASC Cryosphere Working Group Proposals, S... IASC Cryosphere Working Group Proposals, Second Call 2026 | Deadline 9 September The IASC Cryosphere Working Group (CWG) is now opening a second call for proposals for their remaining funding in 2026 aimed at encouraging and supporting science-led international programmes by offering opportunities for planning and coordination, and by facilitating communication and access to facilities. Proposals should be submitted via this submission[…]
- Vyacheslav Maracha: The Transit Potential ... Vyacheslav Maracha: The Transit Potential of the Transarctic Transport Corridor Must Become the Main Growth Driver The TTC – from a potential alternative to the Suez Canal route to a strategic necessity for global logistics The thesis that the Transarctic Transport Corridor (TTC) could become an alternative to the Suez Canal route for some Asian countries by reducing distance and shipping[…]
- Victoria Pestova on Arkhangelsk proposals ... Victoria Pestova on Arkhangelsk proposals for Arctic Zone and Transarctic Corridor development Reduced railway freight rates to Arkhangelsk and Murmansk are required, as well as the establishment of bonded zones in Arctic ports for duty-free cargo storage On July 27, 2026, in Arkhangelsk, a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev discussed the comprehensive development project[…]
- IASC Atmosphere Working Group Proposals, S... IASC Atmosphere Working Group Proposals, Second Call 2026 | Deadline 9 September The IASC Atmosphere Working Group (AWG) is now opening a second call for proposals for their remaining funding in 2026 aimed at encouraging and supporting science-led international programmes by offering opportunities for planning and coordination, and by facilitating communication and access to facilities. Proposals should be submitted via this submission[…]
- The Arctic Century Is Going on Summer Hiatus The Arctic Century Is Going on Summer Hiatus We're taking a short pause for the summer. New publications on arcticcentury.org will resume on Monday, August 3—and our Telegram channel keeps posting twice a week while we're away.
- Greenland Institute of Natural Resources S... Greenland Institute of Natural Resources Stops New Collaborations with the US The situation with the US has caused the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources to stop new collaborations and trips to the US. Instead, it is focusing on the Kingdom of Denmark and European countries.
- Between Internal Market Governance and the... Between Internal Market Governance and the Arctic Strategic Turn of the European Union The 62nd EEA Council barely mentions the Arctic in its conclusions, yet its agenda—security, resilience, energy, critical infrastructure, and fisheries—shows how Arctic concerns are becoming embedded in wider European policy structures.
Shipping
- Russia Launches 13,800-Ton Nuclear Cruise Missile Submari... Russia Launches 13,800-Ton Nuclear Cruise Missile Submarine Ulyanovsk At Sevmash Shipyard Russia’s new nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine, Ulyanovsk, entered last construction phase before going for trials and delivery to Russian Navy.
- Insurance Companies Refuse Cover For Russian Coal Ships I... Insurance Companies Refuse Cover For Russian Coal Ships In Azov & Black Sea Due To Ukrainian Attacks There is a shortage of ships to transport coal from Russia through the black sea ports due to Ukrainian drone attacks.
- Panic On Cruise Ship After 6 Guests Gain Access To Onboar... Panic On Cruise Ship After 6 Guests Gain Access To Onboard System & Broadcast False Warnings Six young men were disembarked from cruise ship MSC Divina after they got unauthorised access to the onboard intercom system.
- The First Woman Ship Captain Of South Korean Navy Ta... The First Woman Ship Captain Of South Korean Navy Takes Command In 81-Year History Captain Bae Sun-young takes command of flagship ROKS Dokdo on Wednesday, the first woman to lead a captain-rank ship in the South Korean Navy since 1945.
- World’s Busiest Container Port Handles 203,881 Cont... World’s Busiest Container Port Handles 203,881 Containers In A Single Day Beating Its Own Record The Shanghai Container Port has moved more than 200,000 TEUs in a single day for the first time, three weeks after Typhoon Bavi shut down its berths.
- South Korea Appoints 1st Female Commander Of 14,500-Ton R... South Korea Appoints 1st Female Commander Of 14,500-Ton ROKS Dokdo Amphibious Transport Ship South Korea has appointed a female officer for the first time to serve as the commander of the 14,500-Ton Amphibious Assault Ship Dokdo.
- Third Engineer Goes Missing After Strike On Bulker In Str... Third Engineer Goes Missing After Strike On Bulker In Strait Of Hormuz Leads To Blackout & Fire The third engineer of Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Minoan Pioneer has gone missing after the ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 3 Crew Members Suffer From Critical Injuries After Attack... 3 Crew Members Suffer From Critical Injuries After Attack On RORO Ship In Black Sea Three crew members of a Turkish-owned RORO Ship are in critical condition after their ship came under attack by a swarm of drones in the Black Sea.
- 14 Countries Unite In Operation White Sea VI To Seize 454... 14 Countries Unite In Operation White Sea VI To Seize 454 Kg Of Cocaine In European Waters Almost half a tonne of cocaine was seized before it reached European countries, in an effort named Operation White Sea VI, which involved 14 nations.
- South Korean Navy Tests AI ‘Officer’ And Unma... South Korean Navy Tests AI ‘Officer’ And Unmanned Vessels In First Mine-Sweeping Trial The exercise was held at a naval base in Busan and was jointly led by South Korean defence company Hanwha Systems.
Climate Change
Science
- New NSF State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs will po... New NSF State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs will power AI-enabled scientific research across the country New initiative will accelerate AI-enabled scientific discovery by expanding access to compute for researchers, students and educators through regional partnerships among state and local governments, academic institutions, industry and philanthropy…
- NSF stands up 2 Materials Innovation Platforms with $50M ... NSF stands up 2 Materials Innovation Platforms with $50M investment The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing $50 million in research infrastructure to enable the discovery and development of materials that can withstand extreme conditions, from lightweight composites for better armor to superalloys for…
- Building the future, atom by atom — NSF deploys $10... Building the future, atom by atom — NSF deploys $108M for materials science at 6 research centers The U.S. National Science Foundation is pushing materials science beyond the state-of-the-art with an investment of $108 million in six advanced research centers. The centers will explore a broad range of scientific frontiers, such as exotic…
- NSF partners with universities and industry on pilot init... NSF partners with universities and industry on pilot initiative for four-year Ph.D. programs with real-world research placements The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a $47 million investment over five years, along with additional financial commitments from nearly three dozen universities and private industry...
- NSF announces first awards to advance AI and cybersecurit... NSF announces first awards to advance AI and cybersecurity education and workforce development through CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service Program The U.S. National Science Foundation's Directorate for STEM Education today announced the inaugural awards under the CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) program, representing a major expansion of NSF's longstanding Scholarship for…
- Podcast: New microchips could supercharge AI Podcast: New microchips could supercharge AI U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researcher Qing Cao discusses a new monolithic, 3D-integrated silicon microchip and how it might impact artificial intelligence systems...
- NSF announces $83M investment in integrated data systems ... NSF announces $83M investment in integrated data systems and services to advance AI-driven science and strengthen U.S. research infrastructure The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced $83 million in awards through the Integrated Data Systems and Services (IDSS) program. The awards will expand access to data infrastructure resources that researchers can use alongside computing…
- New NSF initiative aims to unlock dataset value for AI-en... New NSF initiative aims to unlock dataset value for AI-enabled scientific discovery The U.S. National Science Foundation announced the NSF Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery program, a new investment to advance scientific community datasets and enable discovery and innovation using artificial intelligence…
- Statement from NSF Chief of Staff Brian Stone, performing... Statement from NSF Chief of Staff Brian Stone, performing the duties of the NSF director, on advancing the Administration's AI priorities through the Genesis Mission The U.S. National Science Foundation is proud to join the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal partners in advancing the administration's artificial intelligence priorities through the…
- Podcast: New treatment to fight deadliest cancer Podcast: New treatment to fight deadliest cancer U.S. National Science Foundation-supported professor Neil Forbes discusses how the bacteria salmonella can be modified for treatment against some of the deadliest cancers...
Politics & Society
Resources
- Boliden Q2 2026: Continued favorable metal prices 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 potential acquisitio... 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 Q2 2026 report 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 2025 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 complete dam const... 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 Annual General Meeting 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 despite abnorma... 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 Q1 2026 report 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…
- Write-down of assets in Garpenberg Write-down of assets in Garpenberg As previously communicated, the abnormal seismic activity at the Garpenberg mine in March caused major damage. Mining positions in the Garpenberg…
- Consequences of abnormal seismic activity at the Garpenbe... Consequences of abnormal seismic activity at the Garpenberg mine The abnormally high seismic activity in Garpenberg has decreased and mining production at low levels will commence in the second quarter. The first…
