News Portlet
Arctic Community
- The European Union's First Arctic ... The European Union's First Arctic Strategy Brussels has unveiled its first Arctic strategy just as elections threaten its budget, Iceland shuts the door, and Washington tightens its grip on Greenland.
- PORA Conference Explores the History of... PORA Conference Explores the History of Russia’s Presence in Spitsbergen and the Archipelago’s Development Prospects Leading international relations experts took part in discussions about Spitsbergen (Svalbard) arctic archipelago hosted by the PORA Expert Center On October 21, 2026, the international scientific and practical conference “Russia in Spitsbergen: Historical Legacy and the Present Day” was held in Moscow[…]
- 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[…]
- Norway Hits 100 Oil Fields as Its Indus... Norway Hits 100 Oil Fields as Its Industry Warns of Decline Norway now runs 100 oil and gas fields, but the newest are small satellites, and the industry warns output could fall 60 percent by 2050.
- IASC Fellowship Program 2027 IASC Fellowship Program 2027
- Yamal Summarises First Year of the Arct... Yamal Summarises First Year of the Arctic’s First Forest-Climate Project It aims to increase greenhouse gas absorption by forests and to develop a methodology for implementing climate projects in the Arctic zone of Russia On 20 October 2026, the Priuralsky forestry district (Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug) hosted a review of the first year[…]
- Webinar: Polar Bridge Webinar: Polar Bridge Polar Bridge Session #1: From Arctic Expedition Planning to Life On Board
- Vacancy: IASC Administrative Officer Vacancy: IASC Administrative Officer
- 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
- Romania Blames Russia as Drone Sinks Ship... Romania Blames Russia as Drone Sinks Ship Off Constanța, Killing Seafarer One seafarer died, and three are missing after a Comoros-flagged cargo ship, Khoryv, sank in the Black Sea after getting hit by a drone strike.
- India’s Tuticorin Container Termina... India’s Tuticorin Container Terminal Declared Green After 100% Electrification Of Its Equipment VOC Port is one of India's major ports and can handle 82 million tonnes of cargo a year, said its chairman, Sushanta Kumar Purohit.
- 272 Metre Containership Hits Ship-To-Shor... 272 Metre Containership Hits Ship-To-Shore Crane At Italy’s Port Of Livorno And Gets Detained A containership hit a container-handling crane while approaching its berth at Italy’s Port of Livorno on Wednesday, October 21,
- Indian Navy Begins Trials For Its First R... Indian Navy Begins Trials For Its First Rafale Marine Jets To Fly From Its Largest Indigenously Built Warship INS Vikrant The trials are part of India’s preparations to induct 26 carrier-based fighters under a ₹63,000 crore agreement signed with France.
- Philippines Explores Deeper Cooperation W... Philippines Explores Deeper Cooperation With Taiwan To Protect Undersea Cables Despite Manila’s One China Policy The discussions are taking place despite the Philippines’ one-China policy, under which Manila recognises Beijing rather than Taipei.
- Iran Says 7 Oil Tankers Hit In One Night ... Iran Says 7 Oil Tankers Hit In One Night In Strait Of Hormuz As Fears Of Return To War Grow Iranian state television reported the incidents on Thursday, October 22, citing the navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- Botix Chosen As The Best Maritime Startup... Botix Chosen As The Best Maritime Startup At Marine Insight Global Awards 2026 Botix won the Best Maritime Startup / Innovation award at the Marine Insight Global Awards 2026.
- Synergy Marine Group Named “Green S... Synergy Marine Group Named “Green Shipping Champion” For Decarbonization & Fleet Sustainability Synergy Marine Group won the “Green Shipping Champion” award for its efforts in decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and sustainable maritime operations.
- Bahri Dry Bulk Named Bulk Operator Of The... Bahri Dry Bulk Named Bulk Operator Of The Year At Marine Insight Global Awards 2026 Bahri Dry Bulk, the dry bulk arm of the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, has been honoured with the Bulk Operator of the Year award.
- Port Of Los Angeles Achieves Lowest Emiss... Port Of Los Angeles Achieves Lowest Emissions Per Container On Record In 2025 The Port of Los Angeles recorded its lowest emissions per container in 2025, with year-on-year declines across major pollutants.
Climate Change
Science
- 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…
- NSF announces 3 additional topics as part... NSF announces 3 additional topics as part of the NSF X-Labs initiative to pursue generational breakthrough science and technology efforts NSF X-Labs invites proposals from teams working in AI for physical systems and announces two forthcoming topics...
- Podcast: Creating thermal cloaking and ne... Podcast: Creating thermal cloaking and new structures Shelly Zhang, an NSF-supported researcher, discusses her work using additive manufacturing and topology optimization to create new structures, including a 3D thermal cloaking device...
Politics & Society
Resources
- 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…
- Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Boliden co... 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…







