Environmental and Climate Problems in the Arctic

High concentrations of released mercury can impair brain function and development, especially in children and adolescents. (Photo: Heiner Kubny) Thawing Permafrost Releases Dangerous Mercury The Arctic is warming faster than any other region on Earth, with serious consequences for the environment and human health. Norwegian scientists warn that the rapid rise in temperatures, around four … Read more

Stunning Images Of Mercury’s Surface Captured By ESA Spacecraft

Stunning detailed images of Mercury’s north pole have been captured by the ESA’s BepiColombo spacecraft during its sixth and final flyby. These breathtaking photos, revealed by ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher on January 9, 2025, showcase icy craters shrouded in perpetual shadow and vast sunlit plains. BepiColombo, built by Airbus Defence and Space (formerly Astrium) … Read more