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Cruising through the Arctic Ocean at 20 knots an hour, a large cruise ship takes tourists from Svalbard to Eastern Siberia.
Four flights and a two-hour boat ride lead to Isfjord Radio Restaurant, one of the most isolated dining destinations in the world.
Ny-Ålesund is the northernmost town on Earth, home to scientists in the High Arctic.
Around 25 million square kilometers of sea ice will gradually disappear during the summer thaw, revealing islands that support diverse Arctic wildlife.
Barentsburg has 350 inhabitants, primarily Russians and pro-Kremlin Ukrainians, living under the oversight of a Russian state-owned company since 1931.
Life in Svalbard, Norway, challenges residents of Longyearbyen with months of darkness, extreme cold, and the constant risk of avalanches.
Residents of Longyearbyen, Norway, confront extreme cold, months of darkness, and avalanche risks in one of the world's harshest living environments.
In Svalbard, a Norwegian travel guide navigates the challenges of Arctic survival, preparing snowmobiles and meals while staying alert for polar bears.
In the Arctic forests of Norway, Nellie Nilsen explores plant life cycles and challenges common misconceptions about fruit in the BBC Earth series From Plant To Planet.
Svalbard has about 1,100 glaciers, which melt in summer, creating rivers of cold fresh water that attract thousands of seabirds and marine life.
Mia Sletus, the only woman among the male miners, has worked in coal mine number seven in Svalbard since 2020, but the mine is set to close next year.
A new seed bank in Palmyra aims to strengthen food security amid climate change and population growth.
Tensions in Svalbard rise as the war in Ukraine affects Russian-Norwegian relations.
Svalbard's strategic importance rises amid tensions between Russia and NATO nations.
In Arctic Svalbard, Norway, Svalbard Brewery produces high-quality beer using 2,000-year-old glacier water, following the repeal of brewing restrictions in 2015.
On May 9, residents of the Russian settlement of Barentsburg staged a military-style Victory Parade, raising tensions among locals in Svalbard.
Sous chef Megane and Head Sommelier Maxime Resse manage Huset in the Arctic's Svalbard region.
In Svalbard, a Norwegian guide teaches survival skills in the Arctic's extreme conditions.