April 2024) Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening ...

Not far from the North Pole, in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, lies a piece of Russia. In NATO member state Norway, two Russian villages, or "settlements" as Moscow calls them, have been ...

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Seals favored by Svalbard bears are becoming easier to hunt as ice declines, a study found. But researchers say the situation may be temporary. By Eric Niiler The population of polar bears in Norway’s ...

Polar bears are the poster children of climate change—and for good reason. These giant bears hunt, mate and spend their days hanging out on Arctic sea ice, which is rapidly disappearing as the climate ...

Animals and music? What a tantalizing mix! In a fascinating conversation with scientist and musician Dr. Diego Ellis Soto we learn about the way animals move - through music. When animals swarm, mill, ...

There’s no question that being in nature is good for wellbeing. Research shows that experiencing nature and listening to natural sounds can relax us. A key reason for these benefits may be because of ...

Map showing Svalbard, which is a Norwegian Arctic archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. Circled in red are NATO territories and reveal the convenient distance between the archipelago ...

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London band Man/Woman/Chainsaw have signed to Fiction Records (The Cure, The Horrors, Jehnny Beth) and have released their first single for the label. “Only Girl” was produced by Margo Broom and Seth ...

Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds – one of the natural world’s greatest symphonies – is a joy like no other. It is not surprising that bird-watching has become an increasingly popular hobby. A ...