News Portlet
Arctic Community
- Participants of the BRICS Project Lab A... Participants of the BRICS Project Lab Arctic 3.0 laboratory attended a lecture by KRDV The audience learned about plans for the development of the Russian Arctic firsthand; the meeting with them was held by Ilya Chernov, Deputy General Director of the Corporation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic On October 29, 2026,[…]
- Mikhail Grigoriev Tells BRICS Lab Parti... Mikhail Grigoriev Tells BRICS Lab Participants About the Economics of Arctic Shipping An expert from IMEMO RAS and the Gekon company spoke to students at the PORA venue On October 28, 2026, the Expert Center «Project Office for Arctic Development» (PORA) hosted a lecture by Mikhail Grigoriev, Director of the consulting company Gekon and[…]
- Who Will Stay in the Arctic Who Will Stay in the Arctic Education, quality of life, and Indigenous voices: what it will take to make the Arctic a place young people choose to live and work.
- Cooperation Between Rescue Organization... Cooperation Between Rescue Organizations of Greenland and Iceland Qamutit SAR and Iceland's ICE-SAR have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen volunteer rescue capability across Greenland's vast, harsh terrain.
- Call for IASC Cross-Cutting and Working... Call for IASC Cross-Cutting and Working Group Proposals 2027
- ASSW 2027 Indigenous Pavilion – C... ASSW 2027 Indigenous Pavilion – Call for Submissions
- IASC Fellowship Program 2027 - apply by... IASC Fellowship Program 2027 - apply by 8 November The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), in cooperation with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (FPA2) and the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), is pleased to announce the IASC Fellowship Program 2027. Please visit IASC's fellowship application webpage for the[…]
- Webinar: Polar Bridge Webinar: Polar Bridge Polar Bridge Session #1: From Arctic Expedition Planning to Life On Board
- UArctic Chair Jan Borm recipient of a M... UArctic Chair Jan Borm recipient of a Mourou-Strickland scholarship from the French Embassy in Canada Professor Jan Borm, UArctic Chair in Arctic Humanities, is hosted for a week starting September 28, 2026, by the University of Alberta in Edmonton, thanks to a Mourou-Strickland scholarship from the French Embassy in Canada.
- Kick-off meeting of UArctic’... Kick-off meeting of UArctic’s regional centre for continental Europe held in Versailles, France UArctic’s regional centre for continental Europe, operated by the Malaurie Institute of Arctic Research Monaco-UVSQ (MIARC), held its kick-off meeting in Versailles, at Pavillon Panhard, Faculty of Science, of the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) on September 24, 2026.
Shipping
- South Korean Navy Training Ship Makes Fir... South Korean Navy Training Ship Makes First-Ever Port Call At U.S. Naval Air Station In Florida South Korean Navy training ship ROKS Hansando makes its first-ever port call at Pensacola, bringing nearly 400 personnel for a four-month international training deployment.
- Indian Navy Set To Receive 8 Advanced Cor... Indian Navy Set To Receive 8 Advanced Corvettes Under Mega ₹40,000 Crore Deal The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved a clearance worth over ₹40,000 crore to build warships for the Indian Navy.
- Iran Claims Capture Of Intact U.S Drone I... Iran Claims Capture Of Intact U.S Drone In Strait of Hormuz During Electronic Warfare Mission Iran’s IRGC Navy claims to have captured a US MQM-170 drone intact near the Strait of Hormuz, while US Central Command has denied the report.
- 6 Indian Seafarers Stranded At Pakistan&r... 6 Indian Seafarers Stranded At Pakistan’s Karachi Port For More Than 6 Months Six Indian seafarers stranded at Karachi port for over six months leave families worried as they await government intervention for their safe return.
- U.S. Navy Awards $23.13 Million Contract ... U.S. Navy Awards $23.13 Million Contract To Strengthen Warship Cybersecurity The US Navy has awarded a $23.13 million contract to develop ways to protect warship electrical systems from cyberattacks.
- U.S. Navy Records Highest Number Of Serio... U.S. Navy Records Highest Number Of Serious Mishaps In A Decade In FY2026 The US Navy recorded 27 serious aviation and ship-related mishaps in Fiscal Year 2026, its highest combined total in at least a decade.
- Norway Detains Sanctioned Chinese Heavy-L... Norway Detains Sanctioned Chinese Heavy-Lift Ship Linked To Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Project The vessel was inspected on October 13 after seeking shelter from bad weather in Andfjorden, off Norway’s Vesterålen Islands.
- Ship Ablaze Off Oman As Iran Increases Sh... Ship Ablaze Off Oman As Iran Increases Ship Attacks, UKMTO Reports A commercial vessel was spotted on fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, the British maritime surveillance agency UKMTO reported.
- Indian Coast Guard Rescues 13 Seafarers A... Indian Coast Guard Rescues 13 Seafarers After Bulk Carrier Suffers Engine Failure In Powerful Cyclone The Indian Coast Guard evacuated 20 crew members stranded on the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier MV Sigma Pearl off the coast of Andhra Pradesh.
- Greek Ship En Route From Israel To Romani... Greek Ship En Route From Israel To Romania With 421 Containers Sinks After Drone Attack A Greek Container Ship became the latest target of a drone attack in the western Black Sea, raising concerns about the spillover of the Russia-Ukraine War across the region.
Climate Change
Science
- Podcast: The future of electronics goes b... Podcast: The future of electronics goes beyond circuit boards NSF-supported researcher Ethan Secor discusses a specialized additive manufacturing technique, the materials involved, and the resulting circuits that can be customized for complex 3D surfaces...
- New dwarf planet candidate discovered by ... New dwarf planet candidate discovered by NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has found a large object that scientists have identified as a possible dwarf planet. A preliminary data analysis shows that the object is orbiting in the outer reaches of the solar system beyond Pluto and may be one…
- Podcast: Can America's most powerful... Podcast: Can America's most powerful laser unlock the universe? U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researcher Louise Willingale discusses the most powerful laser in the United States, the NSF Zettawatt Equivalent Ultrashort Pulse Laser System, how it's being used to advance science, and how it will become…
- Podcast: The hidden DNA code that control... Podcast: The hidden DNA code that controls your genes From atoms and molecules to cells, understanding the building blocks of the natural world can lead to transformative technologies. NSF-supported researcher Torrey Rhyne-Carrigg discusses DNA initiators, using models for analysis, and her experience…
- NSF lays the foundation for the next gene... NSF lays the foundation for the next generation of technologies and support for American talent The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced plans to launch a series of programs and initiatives to support the ambitious vision articulated in the White House report Science: A New Golden Age , the first comprehensive rethinking of the U.S…
- NSF–UKRI metascience statement NSF–UKRI metascience statement The United States National Science Foundation (NSF) and United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) have long advanced knowledge through the ingenuity of our researchers and the institutions that enable them. Both UKRI and NSF intend to build on…
- Podcast: Could holographic 3D printing be... Podcast: Could holographic 3D printing be real? U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researcher Rajesh Menon discusses his work combining optical systems with cutting-edge nanofabrication...
- Podcast: New quantum-enabled materials Podcast: New quantum-enabled materials NSF-supported researcher Morteza Kayyalha discusses his work developing quantum-enabled materials and devices...
- Podcast: Can prosthetic limbs feel touch?... Podcast: Can prosthetic limbs feel touch? (haptic feedback) NSF-supported researcher Jeremy Brown discusses his work developing interfaces with haptic feedback, including upper-limb prosthetics, rehabilitation tools, and surgical robotics...
- 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…
Politics & Society
Resources
- Boliden Q3 2026: Solid performance across... Boliden Q3 2026: Solid performance across Mines and Smelters "Among our mines, Somincor has really integrated well into Boliden and had a very strong production, while Kevitsa set a new record for milled…
- Invitation to the Extraordinary General M... Invitation to the Extraordinary General Meeting of Boliden AB (publ) The shareholders of Boliden AB (publ) (company registration number 556051-4142) are summoned to the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to be held…
- Invitation presentation of Boliden's... Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q3 2026 report Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the third quarter 2026 on Thursday October 29 around 13:00 (CET). A press and analyst conference will…
- Boliden's Nomination Committee for t... Boliden's Nomination Committee for the 2027 Annual General Meeting Under the instructions adopted by Boliden AB's Annual General Meeting, and subject to their willingness to participate, Boliden's Nomination…
- 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…







