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Three Russians parachute from stratosphere to North Pole

April 20, 2024 1:33 am

Mikhail Korniyenko, Alexander Lynnik and Denis Yefremov hurled themselves from an Ilyushin-76 plane at a height of 10,500 metres (34,450 feet) and spent about two and a half minutes in freefall before opening their chutes 1,000 metres above the ground.

Explained: Island discovered off Greenland is the new speck on the world map

September 09, 2021 8:46 am

Scientists have suggested that the discovery be named 'Qeqertaq Avannarleq', which is Greenlandic for "the northernmost island".

Google Doodle marks Winter Solstice: Celebrates shortest day, longest night of the year

December 22, 2019 2:23 pm

In India, winter solstice took place at 3.53 a.m. on December 22 and will be marked by a host of religious observances and celebrations.

Earth's magnetic north is rushing towards Siberia: Should you worry?

December 20, 2019 2:57 pm

Earth’s northern magnetic pole is moving quickly away from the Canadian Arctic towards Siberia, which has forced scientists to update the WMM mid-cycle.

Explained: Magnetic north pole drifting fast towards Russia

February 06, 2019 8:29 am

Explained: How it is different from geographic north, why it is drifting fast towards Russia, what that could lead to

'Bizarre' weather pushes temperature in North Pole above freezing point

December 31, 2015 6:10 pm

US scientists from the North Pole Environmental Observatory said that the temperatures had climbed suddenly.

Cold War-style spy games return to melting Arctic

June 11, 2014 5:28 pm

There is a demand from our political leadership to describe what is going on in this region," said Norway's military intelligence chief.

Such a Long Day

June 21, 2013 1:05 am

Today's the longest day of the year. On June 21,the North Pole will tilt as far towards the sun as it ever will in the year.

Such a Long Day

June 21, 2013 1:05 am

Today's the longest day of the year. On June 21,the North Pole will tilt as far towards the sun as it ever will in the year.

Green message from the Bachchans travelling around the world

November 03, 2010 4:08 pm

A kilometre-long piece of cloth with 'Go Green' message is travelling from the North Pole to South Pole.

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