Nature award for polar bear photo shows that images of these magnificent creatures still have the power to move people
The bear's calm is juxtaposed by the frenetic waves lapping at the little island, suggesting that at some point the sea will reclaim it.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Receding ice leaves Canada's polar bears at rising risk
Climate warming is affecting the Arctic three times as fast as other parts of the world even four times, according to some recent studies.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Receding ice leaves Canada's polar bears at rising risk
Every year from late June when the bay ice disappears, polar bears must move onto shore to begin a period of forced fasting.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Chinese 'polar bear hotel' opens to full bookings, criticism
Yang said the indoor area is only part of the bears' total enclosure and that they are let outdoors when temperature and air quality permit.
Sat Mar 13 2021
Remote Canadian town programs radar to spot approaching polar bears
The town is working on a plan to prevent conflicts between hungry bears and humans.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Tiger tips Clinton, bear backs Trump in Siberian zoo's mock vote
Female tiger Yunona favoured a pumpkin carved with Clinton's image while polar bear Felix opted after some deliberation for one bearing Trump's name.
Tue Nov 08 2016
China's 'Polar Bear' man lays down ice bath challenge
Buried waist deep in ice for more than an hour wearing nothing but a pair of swimming shorts, the man known in China as "Polar Bear" shivered and laughed at the challenge.
Mon Jan 18 2016
Magical views from top of the world for solar eclipse
All eyes will be on the skies Friday for a total solar eclipse expected to offer spectacular views, if only in the far northern Svalbard archipelago and Faroe Islands.
Fri Mar 20 2015
Polar bear mauls tourist as eclipse junkies head to Arctic
A Czech tourist was mauled by a polar bear in Svalbard in Norway's Arctic on Thursday.
Thu Mar 19 2015
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024