As cyber-information technologies became “weapons of choice” in today’s geopolitics, the leading nation-states have engaged in the so-called latest technological race. The governments recognize the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain in offensive and defensive applications, and security, placing significant attention on the rapid adoption of these emerging technologies. Russia in particular has been “claiming” to pioneer blockchain technology.

Historical environmental movements have often placed great emphasis on the actions individuals can take to create positive impacts. This strategy works well for pinpointed environmental issues. However, climate change is

Bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) are the only baleen whale that maintains a permanent residence in the Arctic Ocean. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) characterizes the species by

With human activity accelerating climate change, it is important to acknowledge the vast impacts climate change has on the environment and humans. Climate change impacts are different around the world,

In a country where scientific beliefs are closely tied to social identity and politics, it is difficult to represent objective scientific data to the public. There are hardships for both

On the northwestern coast of Greenland, the Iron Age began hundreds of years before iron was brought to southern Greenland by Icelandic farmers (Wilken, 2015). Meteoric iron has been present

Rising temperatures due to climate change disproportionately impact the Arctic by opening up the Arctic Ocean to mineral exploitation and increased shipping traffic, resulting in increased global attention on the

In a world ever threatened by climate change, it is increasingly important to be aware of how oppression and colonial histories may affect our actions and institutions. These oppressions divide

Access to safe and sustainable housing is an issue that affects many people around the world, but Indigenous people in Arctic Canada and in Greenland face distinct challenges. The lack

Fourteen undergraduate students, led by Dr. Michelle Koutnik and graduate student John Christian from the Department of Earth and Space Sciences (ESS), as well as co-instructor Dr. Hans Christian Steen-Larsen