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![National Geographic photographer Mike Theiss taking in the northern lights. The sign marks the edge of the Arctic Circle can be seen to the left.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DNBJwwQoa9dUoSrzfAtHJc-320-80.jpg)
Photographer on Arctic Trek Snags Stunning Northern Lights Photos
By Douglas Main published
The photographer suffered mild frostbite to get the shots.
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Rare Research Opportunity in Arctic Extended to U.S. Students
By Dena Headlee published
High school students from several states traveled across the world to study with a team of international researchers.
![Sea ice in the Arctic's Chukchi Sea](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/quzkp3GkpSihHwwNMDC5UJ-320-80.jpg)
Why the Arctic Is Becoming a 'Giant Slushie'
By Wynne Parry published
A storm earlier this month as well as a long-term trend toward thinning contributed, scientists say.
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Photo: 'White Marble' Shows Arctic View of Earth
By Live Science Staff published
A newly launched polar-orbiting satellite snapped the picture.
Toxic Mercury Accumulates in Arctic
By Live Science Staff published
Rivers in the Arctic are contributing twice as much Mercury than previously thought.
Steps of First Native Americas Traced From the Arctic
By Live Science Staff published
A genetic analysis of tribal human groups show how Native Americans made their way from Russia.
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Arctic Seas Surprisingly Alive in Winter
By Andrea Mustain published
Even in the cold and dark of winter, life hums away, researchers say.
![USCG Healy and the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St-Laurent](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kJpYAm8qub9nd72baKfQRd-320-80.jpg)
Icebreaker Ships Wrap Up Arctic Shelf-Mapping
By Live Science Staff published
Mapping continental shelf establishes nation's claim to natural resources.
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