Podcasts about Svalbard

No human dreams of relaxing on the shores of Novaya Zemlya, an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean that's best known as a Soviet testing site for nuclear weapons. Yet, a growing flock of Pink-footed Geese have begun to make this militarized zone their summer home. Though this region was once too cold for the geese to raise young, climate change — and increased competition for food — may have made Novaya Zemlya a compelling alternative to their traditional territory in Svalbard. It's also possible that the Pink-footed Geese found the archipelago by following other migratory waterfowl, which could prove to be a rare example of cultural knowledge being transmitted between species.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, where the sun doesn't rise for four months and the permafrost runs deeper than human civilization, the world's agricultural future sleeps in frozen vaults carved into an ancient mountain. They call it the "Doomsday Vault"—a repository of humanity's last hope against extinction. But what they don't tell visitors is that some seeds weren't meant to be preserved, and in the endless polar night, even the most carefully controlled environments can't stop certain things from... growing. https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/destination-terror   #DestinationTerror #SvalbardSeedVault #ArcticHorror #DoomsdayVault #NorwayHorror #PolarNight #SeedVault #HorrorPodcast #ScaryStories #Podcast #SupernaturalHorror #CreepyPasta #ArcticTerror #ClimateHorror #IsolationHorror #MonsterStories #TeenHorror #ShortHorrorStory

David Waldman wishes a merry and fulfilling Squirrel Appreciation Day, to those who observe. Greg Dworkin reaches into the anus of the universe and squeezes out more polling to share. There's always room for improvement when it comes to how to respond to madness. Trump ducked another bullet to arrive in Davos last night. Stupid demented degenerate megalomaniac Donald K. Trump vowed that there is no need for him to kill again, as long as everyone complies… except for Greenland, or maybe Iceland… and France… and Svalbard. They had better watch their backs. ICE are not rogue cops. They are good soldiers, just not your army. Demoralization and attrition aren't accidental; they are the objective. Resistance is not enough. Hate has an ever-broadening appeal. Her Excellency, Abigail Spanberger issued an executive order un-deputizing Virginia state police from being ICE lackeys. Dem Garrett McGuire has been specially elected to replace Mark Sickles who is now the new secretary of finance. How did Lindsey Halligan not do it? Federal judges count the ways. Halligan remains wrong till the bitter end.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Polar Quest: The Rules and Wonders of Svalbard Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-01-21-08-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Svalbard var et magisk sted.En: Svalbard was a magical place.No: Under den evige skumringen i Arktis, strakte snødekte landskap seg så langt øyet kunne se.En: Under the eternal twilight in the Arctic, snow-covered landscapes stretched as far as the eye could see.No: Skjøre, glitterende isflak fløt på havet.En: Fragile, glittering ice floes floated on the sea.No: En fjellkjede i det fjerne sto som en vakker bakgrunn.En: A mountain range in the distance stood as a beautiful backdrop.No: Lars, Ingrid, og Eva var med klassen på ekskursjon.En: Lars, Ingrid, and Eva were on an excursion with their class.No: De skulle lære om polare økosystemer.En: They were going to learn about polar ecosystems.No: Læreren deres, fru Andersen, hadde strenge regler.En: Their teacher, Mrs. Andersen, had strict rules.No: «Alltid hold dere nær gruppen,» sa hun, «vinterforholdene kan være farlige.»En: “Always stay close to the group,” she said, “winter conditions can be dangerous.”No: Lars, full av spenning og en hemmelig fascinasjon for dyrelivet, hadde en drøm.En: Lars, full of excitement and a secret fascination for wildlife, had a dream.No: Han ville se isbjørner.En: He wanted to see polar bears.No: Han så bort på Ingrid, som var fokusert og ønsket å imponere fru Andersen.En: He glanced at Ingrid, who was focused and wanted to impress Mrs. Andersen.No: Én idé begynte å forme seg.En: An idea began to take shape.No: Hvis han kunne overbevise Ingrid, kunne de kanskje utforske litt.En: If he could convince Ingrid, maybe they could explore a little.No: «Ingrid,» hvisket Lars, «kom igjen, la oss gå på en liten avstikker. Vi kan finne isbjørnspor!»En: “Ingrid,” whispered Lars, “come on, let's take a little detour. We can find polar bear tracks!”No: Ingrid rynket pannen.En: Ingrid frowned.No: «Det bryter reglene,» svarte hun, men så på Lars' ivrige øyne.En: “That breaks the rules,” she replied, but then looked at Lars' eager eyes.No: Hun så også på Eva, som bare ga et lite smil.En: She also glanced at Eva, who just gave a small smile.No: «Ok,» sa Ingrid til slutt. «Men ikke langt.»En: “Okay,” Ingrid finally said. “But not far.”No: De forlot stien, fulle av forsiktig spenning.En: They left the trail, filled with cautious excitement.No: Snøen knirket under støvlene deres, og pusten deres laget små skyer i den kalde luften.En: The snow creaked under their boots, and their breath formed small clouds in the cold air.No: Etter en stund fant de det de lette etter. Spor!En: After a while, they found what they were looking for. Tracks!No: Plutselig, ikke langt unna, så de en isbjørn.En: Suddenly, not far away, they saw a polar bear.No: Den beveget seg rolig over isen.En: It moved calmly across the ice.No: De sto helt stille, søkte dekning og betraktet.En: They stood completely still, sought cover, and watched.No: Hjertet til Lars slo hardt av entusiasme og frykt.En: Lars' heart pounded with excitement and fear.No: Da isbjørnen forsvant bak en ås, skjønte de at de var kommet lengre bort fra gruppen enn planlagt.En: When the polar bear disappeared behind a hill, they realized they had come further away from the group than planned.No: Eva sa: «Vi må tilbake nå.»En: Eva said, “We have to go back now.”No: De snudde tilbake og beveget seg raskt.En: They turned back and moved quickly.No: Da de kom tilbake til klassen, slo hjertene deres fortsatt hardt.En: When they returned to the class, their hearts were still pounding.No: Ingen hadde merket at de var borte.En: No one had noticed they were gone.No: På bussen tilbake, snakket Lars stille med Ingrid og Eva.En: On the bus back, Lars spoke quietly with Ingrid and Eva.No: «Det var utrolig,» sa han, «men jeg skjønner nå hvor viktig det er å følge reglene.En: “That was incredible,” he said, “but I understand now how important it is to follow the rules.No: Jeg vil aldri glemme dette.»En: I will never forget this.”No: De tre vennene visste at de hadde delt noe spesielt.En: The three friends knew they had shared something special.No: Lars hadde ikke bare sett en isbjørn.En: Lars had not only seen a polar bear.No: Han hadde også lært å respektere naturens grenser og betydningen av å dele eventyr med venner.En: He had also learned to respect nature's boundaries and the importance of sharing adventures with friends.No: Øynene hans glitret av et nytt perspektiv.En: His eyes glittered with a new perspective. Vocabulary Words:magical: magisketernal: evigetwilight: skumringenice floes: isflakbackdrop: bakgrunnexcursion: ekskursjonecosystems: økosystemerstrict: strengefascination: fascinasjonconvince: overbevisedetour: avstikkerfrowned: rynket pannencautious: forsiktigcreaked: knirketclouds: skyertracks: sporsought: søktecover: dekningdisappeared: forsvantrealized: skjønteperspective: perspektivglittering: glitretlandscapes: landskapfragile: skjøreimpress: imponereadventures: eventyrpounding: slowilderness: ødemarkenboundaries: grenserexplore: utforske

President Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland is part of a growing quest for influence in the Arctic, the planet's coldest frontier, where Russia has interests in Norwegian archipelago Svalbard.Host: Casey MagloireWriter and Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Gary Marshall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump convoite avec insistance le Groenland. Alors, pour éclairer cette actualité, Histoire Vivante vous propose la rediffusion d'une série consacrée à l'histoire coloniale, politique et humaine de l'Arctique qui englobe justement le Groenland. Depuis quelques années, l'Arctique est partout, dans les romans, les séries, les rubriques de géopolitiques. Parce que la fonte de la banquise inquiète, parce que les appétits commerciaux et stratégiques s'aiguisent, parce que la région est devenue un décor d'intrigue de fiction qui font un carton en librairie. Dans cette nouvelle série, on explore son histoire pour comprendre comment l'Arctique est devenue cette immense surface de projection de toutes les angoisses de notre temps. L'Arctique est d'abord un milieu hostile et étrange, une région extrême, loin du confort des grandes capitales, un exotisme tout au Nord de l'Europe. Dans la première moitié du XIXème siècle, l'Arctique fait l'objet d'un enthousiasme scientifique, un défi pour les navigateurs, une destination pour les aventuriers. Alessandra Carcreff a réédité le récit de Léonie d'Aunet, un voyage en 1938 au Spitzberg, une île de l'archipel du Svalbard à près de 700 km au Nord de la Scandinavie dans la Mer arctique. Alors commençons comme des touristes sans avion, sans Gore Tex et sans 5G, sans même les femmes à l'exception d'une, notre héroïne du jour : Léonie.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Svalbard Secrets: Unveiling Truths in the Eternal Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-01-07-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: I den iskalde mørket på Svalbard står en hemmelig lab.En: In the icy darkness on Svalbard stands a secret lab.No: Her kommer ingen lys fra solen.En: Here, no light comes from the sun.No: Kun kunstige lys bryter natten.En: Only artificial lights break the night.No: Vinden hyler rundt hjørnene av bygningen.En: The wind howls around the corners of the building.No: Sigrid er forsker.En: Sigrid is a researcher.No: Hun elsker klima.En: She loves the climate.No: Hun vil bevise en ny teori om klimaendringer.En: She wants to prove a new theory about climate change.No: Men utstyret hennes virker ikke.En: But her equipment isn't working.No: Det er vinter, og den polare natten er lang.En: It's winter, and the polar night is long.No: I mørket tviler Leif.En: In the darkness, Leif doubts.No: Han hjelper Sigrid, men er skeptisk til den nye teorien.En: He helps Sigrid, but he is skeptical of the new theory.No: Laboratoriet er stort og fullt av maskiner.En: The laboratory is large and full of machines.No: Sigrid ser på Leif.En: Sigrid looks at Leif.No: "Vi trenger en backup," sier hun.En: "We need a backup," she says.No: Hun vet at det er en risiko.En: She knows it's a risk.No: Utstyr finnes i en isolert del av laben.En: Equipment is located in an isolated part of the lab.No: "Bli med," ber hun ham.En: "Come with me," she asks him.No: De går ut.En: They go out.No: Mørkt og kaldt.En: Dark and cold.No: Snøen pisker i ansiktene deres.En: The snow whips against their faces.No: De er bundet sammen av tau.En: They are tied together by rope.No: Plutselig stopper navigasjonsutstyret.En: Suddenly, the navigation equipment stops.No: Nå må de stole på instinktene sine.En: Now they must rely on their instincts.No: "Vi må gå den veien," sier Leif.En: "We have to go that way," says Leif.No: Han peker i mørket.En: He points into the darkness.No: Sigrid nøler.En: Sigrid hesitates.No: Hun ser tilbake, men vet at hun må stole på ham.En: She looks back but knows she must trust him.No: Sammen beveger de seg videre.En: Together, they move forward.No: De ankommer det avsidesliggende rommet.En: They arrive at the remote room.No: Der finner de backup-utstyret.En: There, they find the backup equipment.No: De jobber sammen, raskt og effektivt.En: They work together, quickly and efficiently.No: Nå kan forskningen fortsette.En: Now the research can continue.No: På vei tilbake til hovedområdet av laben, føler Sigrid en endring.En: On the way back to the main area of the lab, Sigrid feels a change.No: Hun ser Leif på en annen måte.En: She sees Leif in a different way.No: Han har innsikt, selv om han er skeptisk.En: He has insight, even though he is skeptical.No: Leif ser på Sigrid også.En: Leif also looks at Sigrid.No: Han begynner å se verdien i nye ideer, kanskje også Sigrids teori.En: He begins to see the value in new ideas, maybe even Sigrid's theory.No: Når de er tilbake, er rommet varmt og trygt.En: When they are back, the room is warm and safe.No: Dataene blir samlet og prosessert.En: The data is collected and processed.No: Sigrid smiler til Leif.En: Sigrid smiles at Leif.No: Det er en ny forståelse mellom dem.En: There is a new understanding between them.No: Sigrid lærer å vurdere andre perspektiver.En: Sigrid learns to appreciate other perspectives.No: Leif lærer å være mer åpen for nye tanker.En: Leif learns to be more open to new ideas.No: I den hemmelige laben på Svalbard, midt i polarnatten, oppdager de mer enn bare forskningsresultater.En: In the secret lab on Svalbard, in the middle of the polar night, they discover more than just research results.No: De oppdager respekt og samarbeid.En: They discover respect and collaboration.No: historier etableres, ikke bare mellom instrumenter, men også mellom mennesker.En: Stories are established, not just between instruments, but also between people. Vocabulary Words:icy: iskaldedarkness: mørketsecret: hemmeligartificial: kunstigehowls: hylerresearcher: forskerprove: beviseequipment: utstyrpolar: polaredoubts: tvilerskeptical: skeptiskbackup: backuprisk: risikoisolated: isolertrope: taunavigation: navigasjonsinstincts: instinktenehesitates: nølerremote: avsideliggendeefficiently: effektivtprocessed: prosessertinsight: innsiktperspectives: perspektivercollaboration: samarbeidestablished: etableresclimate change: klimaendringertwine: bindefaces: ansiktenetrust: stolevalue: verdi

Cracker Barrel, travel agents, and Stranger Things. Canadian performer Ashley MacIsaac's show was cancelled after he was wrongly accused of being a sex offender by AI. When did JLR get so into politics? Burning your Christmas tree. A saran wrap ball and Krystle wants to live with Skinny. Flyer in Glasgow promotes an event for a person to get kicked in the balls one last time. Snitzer was down for a full day after someone threw a basketball at him. Will the Browns hire Deion Sanders as head coach? Maduro is being held in a NYC jail. Charlie believes Venezuela is just a distraction from other issues. Group 764. A caller is upset with Charlie. A bet on Polymarket, that Maduro would be captured, won a new user $450k. Rover got hooked on Hallmark Christmas movies while in Svalbard. Duji begged to be in a Hallmark movie being filmed in Cleveland. Does Snitz have a food truck update?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A caller is upset with Charlie. A bet on Polymarket, that Maduro would be captured, won a new user $450k. Rover got hooked on Hallmark Christmas movies while in Svalbard. Duji begged to be in a Hallmark movie being filmed in Cleveland. Does Snitz have a food truck update?

A caller is upset with Charlie. A bet on Polymarket, that Maduro would be captured, won a new user $450k. Rover got hooked on Hallmark Christmas movies while in Svalbard. Duji begged to be in a Hallmark movie being filmed in Cleveland. Does Snitz have a food truck update?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cracker Barrel, travel agents, and Stranger Things. Canadian performer Ashley MacIsaac's show was cancelled after he was wrongly accused of being a sex offender by AI. When did JLR get so into politics? Burning your Christmas tree. A saran wrap ball and Krystle wants to live with Skinny. Flyer in Glasgow promotes an event for a person to get kicked in the balls one last time. Snitzer was down for a full day after someone threw a basketball at him. Will the Browns hire Deion Sanders as head coach? Maduro is being held in a NYC jail. Charlie believes Venezuela is just a distraction from other issues. Group 764. A caller is upset with Charlie. A bet on Polymarket, that Maduro would be captured, won a new user $450k. Rover got hooked on Hallmark Christmas movies while in Svalbard. Duji begged to be in a Hallmark movie being filmed in Cleveland. Does Snitz have a food truck update?

Charlie is wearing new glasses. Rover underestimated what 24-hour darkness would be like in Svalbard, ate seal, and went to a closed brewery. Krystle & JLR had no heat during the holiday. 

Charlie is wearing new glasses. Rover underestimated what 24-hour darkness would be like in Svalbard, ate seal, and went to a closed brewery. Krystle & JLR had no heat during the holiday. The government cannot stop redacting the Epstein files even after releasing them. Charlie went to Punta Cana and his dad passed away over the holiday. Duji's mom is struggling with dementia. Charlie surprised the other couples in Punta Cana. Capsule hotels. Rover talks about an ice bar in London, ski mobiles in Norway, and rats. Rover stayed in the same suite as Nobel Peace Prize winners. Head coach of the Cleveland Browns, Kevin Stefanski, was let go. Snitzer went to Orlando over the break.

Charlie is wearing new glasses. Rover underestimated what 24-hour darkness would be like in Svalbard, ate seal, and went to a closed brewery. Krystle & JLR had no heat during the holiday. The government cannot stop redacting the Epstein files even after releasing them. Charlie went to Punta Cana and his dad passed away over the holiday. Duji's mom is struggling with dementia. Charlie surprised the other couples in Punta Cana. Capsule hotels. Rover talks about an ice bar in London, ski mobiles in Norway, and rats. Rover stayed in the same suite as Nobel Peace Prize winners. Head coach of the Cleveland Browns, Kevin Stefanski, was let go. Snitzer went to Orlando over the break. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie is wearing new glasses. Rover underestimated what 24-hour darkness would be like in Svalbard, ate seal, and went to a closed brewery. Krystle & JLR had no heat during the holiday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you ever wonder what pod will hold you good and tight, when it's exactly twelve o'clock at night? Laugh with us on New Years eve! We answer some emails, and bring you 3 historical tales, Brian brings the story of the USS Stark, Steve brings us possible proof of reincarnation ,and Anthony brings us cold tales of Svalbard! We also pick the next movies we will be watching, come listen and have a laugh or two. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE PLEASE! We are proud to announce our NEW Patreon is available: https://www.patreon.com/reviewinghistory We hope you sign up and enjoy the fun we're having over there. Please give us a rating and a review on ApplePodcasts or Spotify. It helps potential sponsors find the show! Sign up for @Riversidefm: www.riverside.fm/?via=reviewi... Sign up for @BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/reviewinghistory Email Us: Reviewinghistorypod@gmail.com Follow Us: www.facebook.com/reviewinghistory twitter.com/rviewhistorypod letterboxd.com/antg4836/ letterboxd.com/spfats/ letterboxd.com/BrianRuppert/ letterboxd.com/brianruppert/list…eviewing-history/ twitter.com/Brianruppert #comedy #history #podcast #comedypodcast #historypodcast #tellemstevedave #tesd #navalwarfare #navyhistory #ussStark #iraq #iran #warhistory #india #reincarnation #NDE #gandhi #svalbard

Kate Adie presents stories from Iran, Norway, France, Ireland and Switzerland.A recent marathon race in Iran caused controversy after many of the 2000 women runners ignored the country's mandatory hijab law, and ran without a head covering. Years after deadly protests rocked the country, Faranak Amidi charts how women in Iran today are continuing to defy the religious authorities on a daily basis.Svalbard in the Arctic Ocean is home to an array of wildlife, including Polar Bears. With their survival under threat, Beth Timmins considers their future - and past - while sailing off the bay of Skansbukta.The French have a penchant for chestnuts, and demand in the country often vastly outstrips supply. And in the chestnut groves of the Cévennes, intensifying droughts are pushing the crop to the brink. Julius Purcell met chestnut farmers keeping a centuries-old culture alive, in the face of a warming planet.Irish pubs may be one of the Emerald Isle's most ubiquitous exports, but Irish whiskey has dipped in popularity over the last century in part due to politics - but also increased competition. Jordan Dunbar has been following the fate of his homeland's much-loved liquor, ever since a surprise encounter in Japan.And finally, Switzerland is famously neutral - but what that neutrality means is a subject that preoccupies the Swiss. Everyone knows that the Swiss banked Germany's money during the second world war, but a new exhibition shows how cooperative Switzerland also was to the allies. Imogen Foulkes reports from Geneva.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Production coordinators: Sophie Hill & Katie Morrison

durée : 00:14:38 - Journal de 8 h - L'archipel norvégien connaît une vague de chaleur exceptionnelle en cette fin décembre. Au lieu de neige, c'est de la pluie qui y tombe, et cela a des conséquences lourdes pour la faune locale.

durée : 00:14:38 - Journal de 8 h - L'archipel norvégien connaît une vague de chaleur exceptionnelle en cette fin décembre. Au lieu de neige, c'est de la pluie qui y tombe, et cela a des conséquences lourdes pour la faune locale.

durée : 00:14:38 - Journal de 8 h - L'archipel norvégien connaît une vague de chaleur exceptionnelle en cette fin décembre. Au lieu de neige, c'est de la pluie qui y tombe, et cela a des conséquences lourdes pour la faune locale.

//The Wire//2300Z December 24, 2025////FESTIVE////BLUF: UNIDENTIFIED AIRCRAFT PILOTED BY MAN IN RED SUIT SPOTTED DEPARTING NORTH POLE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-North Pole: Yesterday afternoon Santa's elves were carrying out final preparations for the yearly trip around the world. This year, a slight delay was noted by the Northern Observatory for Elvish Labor due to some of the flight plan paperwork and airspace clearance permits arriving a bit later than expected. Once the various paperwork was filed, the Supervisory Administrator for Nighttime Transportation Activities confirmed that Santa was able to complete final preparations for delivery this afternoon.Greenland: Earlier this evening, a US Air Force RADAR site detected an object departing the North Pole. As the object flew over the Norwegian territory of Svalbard, observers saw a bright red light shining from the object, marking it's position in the night sky.Alaska: Some time later, the United States Air Force Center for Logistical Analysis of Unknown Sky Events scrambled F-16 fighter aircraft to visually confirm the presence of Mr. Clause, however the pilots were unable to keep up with Santa as he was flying much too fast for normal aircraft. At Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the director of the Joint Organization for Leading Logistics, Yearly stated that he had never before seen anything fly so fast, and that Santa's sleigh must have been upgraded earlier this year.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Santa Claus is indeed coming to town. For those who want to track Santa in real time NORAD has their yearly tracker to help find out where Santa is flying right now, which can be found at www.noradsanta.org.As a reminder, it is recommended that all children go to bed a bit early tonight, as local zoning regulations mean that Santa cannot deliver presents while everyone is still awake. St. Nicholas' power does work globally, however it is helpful to make his job a little easier when possible as he has a lot of homes to visit!As such, may everyone have a Merry Christmas, and to all a good night!Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2undergroundDisclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report.//END REPORT//

When some people are wandering around in shorts and a t-shirt, others are wrapped up in warm coats and jumpers. How come our responses to cold weather are so different? People have been living in cold environments for thousands of years. So why do some of us struggle with the cold more than others, and what, if any, adaptations have our bodies made to cope in freezing temperatures? CrowdScience listener Anne from the UK is amazed by the warm houses of her neighbours, and wants to know whether her background might have affected her perspective on the cold. Caroline Steel investigates, visiting a laboratory in Loughborough University, UK, that pushes the body to the extreme. Dr Matt Maley explains what happens inside our systems to help us survive the plummeting thermostat and how this adaption can vary from person to person. But it's not just biological. Our culture impacts our experience of cold too. CrowdScience heads to Norway to meet the global community on the icy Arctic island of Svalbard. There Caroline meets Associate Professor Gunhild Sætren at the Arctic Safety Centre to find out the important role appropriate clothing plays in being prepared for the chilly weather. And we speak to Dr Cara Ocobock at the University of Notre Dame, USA, who tells us about her research comparing Finnish reindeer herders and office workers reactions to cold temperatures. Presenter: Caroline Steel Producer: Hannah Fisher Editor: Ben Motley(Photo: Woman enjoying winter playing in fresh snow. Credit: Olga Pankova/Getty Images)

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Rover lights up when talking about Love Actually. A man is not convicted for stabbing another person because he said the victim called him a racial slur. Did the predictions for 2025 come true? B2 is not happy with Rover's Svalbard plans.

Plans during the holiday break. Rover wants to wear sweats for life. Gia officially has her temps. Bidets. Marijuana users are experiencing "scromiting." Is Krystle bringing Skinny to the Christmas party? New hoodie, who dis? JLR play blocks while the show continues. Drunk man on a cruise ship, who went aggressively after a crew member, died after being detained. Rover lights up when talking about Love Actually. A man is not convicted for stabbing another person because he said the victim called him a racial slur. Did the predictions for 2025 come true? B2 is not happy with Rover's Svalbard plans. JLR, Rover, and Duji predictions for 2025. Predictions for 2026.

Rover lights up when talking about Love Actually. A man is not convicted for stabbing another person because he said the victim called him a racial slur. Did the predictions for 2025 come true? B2 is not happy with Rover's Svalbard plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plans during the holiday break. Rover wants to wear sweats for life. Gia officially has her temps. Bidets. Marijuana users are experiencing "scromiting." Is Krystle bringing Skinny to the Christmas party? New hoodie, who dis? JLR play blocks while the show continues. Drunk man on a cruise ship, who went aggressively after a crew member, died after being detained. Rover lights up when talking about Love Actually. A man is not convicted for stabbing another person because he said the victim called him a racial slur. Did the predictions for 2025 come true? B2 is not happy with Rover's Svalbard plans. JLR, Rover, and Duji predictions for 2025. Predictions for 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we travel to the frozen frontiers of the Arctic to uncover one of conservation's most inspiring success stories — the revival of the Arctic fox in Svalbard and Fennoscandia. Host Anish Banerjee is joined by Nina Elisabeth Eide from the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA), who shares her remarkable two-decade journey studying and protecting wild canids in one of the world's harshest environments.Once reduced to barely 40–60 individuals, the Arctic fox population in Scandinavia teetered on the edge of extinction due to overhunting, climate change, and competition with red foxes. Through dedicated efforts in wild canid conservation, the population has rebounded more than tenfold to nearly 600 foxes — a triumph made possible by scientific research, adaptive management, and international cooperation.Nina describes how her PhD work in Svalbard explored the ecology and spatial behaviour of Arctic foxes, revealing how these resilient predators adapt to shifting prey availability across coastal and inland tundra. She explains their extraordinary biological adaptations — from thick fur and fat reserves to metabolic slowdown — that allow them to endure months of Arctic winter without freezing even at –40°C.The discussion delves deep into the innovative conservation measures behind the Arctic fox's recovery:Supplemental feeding stations strategically placed near den sites to enhance pup survival and reproduction.Red fox control programmes that limit competition in critical Arctic habitats.A successful captive-breeding and reintroduction programme, which has released over 460 foxes into the wild, boosting eight distinct sub-populations across Norway, Sweden, and Finland.Long-term genetic monitoring, collecting nearly 800 DNA samples annually to track individuals, maintain genetic diversity, and assess the success of reintroduced foxes.Beyond the science, Nina reflects on the emotional highs of conservation — from the joy of releasing foxes into the wild to the collective sense of achievement when a once-critically endangered species begins to recover. Yet, she warns that ongoing threats like climate change, habitat fragmentation, and red fox expansion still pose challenges to the long-term survival of Arctic biodiversity.This episode offers a rare glimpse into the perseverance and ingenuity that define modern wildlife conservation. It highlights how collaboration between scientists, governments, and local communities can restore fragile ecosystems and preserve the delicate balance of Arctic biodiversity.Join us to learn about the ecology, behaviour, and conservation of one of the Arctic's most charismatic species — and what its recovery means for the broader effort to safeguard biodiversity hotspots under a changing climate.Whether you are a wildlife enthusiast, conservation biologist, or simply someone inspired by stories of nature's resilience, this conversation captures the essence of why protecting wild canids like the Arctic fox is vital for the future of our planet's biodiversity and nature.About the HostAnish Banerjee is an early career ecologist, with a MSc in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation from Imperial College London. He is the founder of Think Wildlife Foundation and a biodiversity policy analyst at Legal Atlas. He is also the author of the following field guides:Field Guide to the Common Wildlife of India: https://amzn.in/d/2TnNvSEField Guide to the Mammals of Singapore: https://amzn.in/d/gcbq8VG#ThinkWildlifePodcast #ArcticFoxes #WildCanids #FoxConservation #WildCanidConservation #SvalbardBiodiversity #ArcticBiodiversity #ArcticBiodiversityConservation #Biodiversity #BiodiversityConservation #BiodiversityHotspot #Ecology #Wildlife #Nature Get full access to The Think Wildlife Podcast at anishbanerjee.substack.com/subscribe

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Amidst Arctic Storms: A Heartwarming Connection Blooms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-26-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: En lång, kall vind piskade snön över den arktiska tundran.En: A long, cold wind whipped the snow across the arktiska tundran.Sv: Det var vinter i Svalbard, och det lilla forskningsstationen kände sig som en ensam prick i ett vitt hav.En: It was winter in Svalbard, and the little research station felt like a lonely dot in a white sea.Sv: Där fanns Elsa och Nils, två forskare med olika uppdrag men liknande drömmar.En: There were Elsa and Nils, two researchers with different assignments but similar dreams.Sv: Elsa var en passionerad klimatforskare.En: Elsa was a passionate climate researcher.Sv: Hon studerade isens förändringar och vad det betydde för vår värld.En: She studied the changes in the ice and what it meant for our world.Sv: Men djupt inom sig längtade hon efter mer än bara data och forskning.En: But deep inside, she longed for more than just data and research.Sv: Hon ville ha kontakt.En: She wanted connection.Sv: Nils var en meteorolog.En: Nils was a meteorologist.Sv: Han älskade att förstå stormarna, vinden, och hur naturens krafter fungerade.En: He loved understanding the storms, the wind, and how the forces of nature worked.Sv: Även om han trivdes med ensamheten, fanns det en del av honom som ville känna samhörighet.En: Even though he enjoyed the solitude, there was a part of him that wanted to feel a sense of belonging.Sv: En dag började stormen byggas upp.En: One day, the storm began to build up.Sv: Snön blåste över stationen och sikten var nästan obefintlig.En: The snow blew over the station, and visibility was almost non-existent.Sv: Det var en svår situation.En: It was a difficult situation.Sv: Elsa och Nils hade inget val; de behövde samarbeta för att säkra stationen.En: Elsa and Nils had no choice; they needed to cooperate to secure the station.Sv: De började arbeta tillsammans, och genom arbetet blev samtalen allt längre.En: They started working together, and through the work, the conversations grew longer.Sv: Elsa pratade om sin forskning och sina drömmar.En: Elsa talked about her research and her dreams.Sv: Nils delade sina tankar om väder och äventyr.En: Nils shared his thoughts on weather and adventure.Sv: De fann att de hade mer gemensamt än vad de trodde.En: They found they had more in common than they thought.Sv: Under stormens peak, slocknade strömmen plötsligt.En: During the peak of the storm, the power suddenly went out.Sv: Mörkret la sig som en filt över dem.En: Darkness fell over them like a blanket.Sv: "Vad gör vi nu?"En: "What do we do now?"Sv: frågade Nils med en orolig röst.En: Nils asked with a worried voice.Sv: Elsa tände en ficklampa och lyfte den mot Nils.En: Elsa lit a flashlight and lifted it towards Nils.Sv: "Vi klarar det här," sa hon lugnande.En: "We can manage this," she said reassuringly.Sv: De arbetade sida vid sida och fick systemet igång igen.En: They worked side by side and got the system running again.Sv: I mörkret och tystnaden hade de ett ärligt samtal.En: In the darkness and silence, they had an honest conversation.Sv: De pratade om rädslor, drömmar och vikten av att våga vara sårbar.En: They talked about fears, dreams, and the importance of daring to be vulnerable.Sv: När stormen äntligen gav med sig och gryningen bröt fram, tittade Elsa och Nils ut genom fönstret.En: When the storm finally subsided and the dawn broke, Elsa and Nils looked out the window.Sv: Snön låg tjock och skinande vit.En: The snow lay thick and glistening white.Sv: Luften var klar och lugn.En: The air was clear and calm.Sv: En ny tystnad hade lagt sig över stationen.En: A new silence had settled over the station.Sv: Men något hade förändrats.En: But something had changed.Sv: En känsla av värme spred sig mellan dem.En: A feeling of warmth spread between them.Sv: De hade funnit något viktigt under stormen – samhörighet och början på något nytt.En: They had found something important during the storm—connection and the beginning of something new.Sv: När de stod där, sida vid sida, visste de att framtiden var ljusare, trots den kala arktiska omgivningen.En: As they stood there, side by side, they knew the future was brighter, despite the barren arctic surroundings.Sv: Elsas hjärta var öppet för relationer, och Nils kände sig redo att låta någon komma närmare.En: Elsa's heart was open to relationships, and Nils felt ready to let someone come closer.Sv: Arktiskens ensamhet hade gett vika för en nyfött förbindelse.En: The loneliness of the Arctic had given way to a newly born connection.Sv: Under den kalla himlen, bland is och snö, hade de funnit mer än bara väderdata.En: Under the cold sky, among ice and snow, they had found more than just weather data.Sv: De hade funnit varandra.En: They had found each other.Sv: Och det var början på deras gemensamma resa.En: And it was the start of their shared journey. 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Are Rover and Mr. Grinch the same person? Double barreling hot dogs. JLR goes to a diner in Toledo. Shedeur Sanders will be the starting QB for the Browns. A Brazilian woman suffers after receiving botched filler injections. Too much alcohol. Who drives the most on the show? ShamWow. The ShamWow guy, Offer Vince Shlomi, has announced he is running for Congress. Woke Busters. No-Shave November. The 'Ball in the Family' podcast said an elite team of 8th grade boys could beat the WNBA All Star team. Campbell's Soup executive was secretly recorded ranting for an hour. Bad mouthing the company you work for. Alice's Restaurant. Rover went to a store! Are there hotels or restaurants in Svalbard? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Rover and Mr. Grinch the same person? Double barreling hot dogs. JLR goes to a diner in Toledo. Shedeur Sanders will be the starting QB for the Browns. A Brazilian woman suffers after receiving botched filler injections. Too much alcohol. Who drives the most on the show? ShamWow. The ShamWow guy, Offer Vince Shlomi, has announced he is running for Congress. Woke Busters. No-Shave November. The 'Ball in the Family' podcast said an elite team of 8th grade boys could beat the WNBA All Star team. Campbell's Soup executive was secretly recorded ranting for an hour. Bad mouthing the company you work for. Alice's Restaurant. Rover went to a store! Are there hotels or restaurants in Svalbard?

Bad mouthing the company you work for. Alice's Restaurant. Rover went to a store! Are there hotels or restaurants in Svalbard? 

Bad mouthing the company you work for. Alice's Restaurant. Rover went to a store! Are there hotels or restaurants in Svalbard? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adopted sled dog update. Christmas in Svalbard. New merch. Rover hasn't talked to B2 about the dinner party. Duji went to a male strip club. Fake delivery driver steals $11 million in cryptocurrency during home invasion. Where does Snitzer keep his Bitcoin password?

Adopted sled dog update. Christmas in Svalbard. New merch. Rover hasn't talked to B2 about the dinner party. Duji went to a male strip club. Fake delivery driver steals $11 million in cryptocurrency during home invasion. Where does Snitzer keep his Bitcoin password? Slender Man attacker fled her group home after cutting off her ankle monitor. Air compressor prank kills a teenager. Duji believes the teenagers let her in on everything they do. Journalist, Ryan Lizza, reveals a raunchy ‘poem' RFK Jr. allegedly sent his then-fiancée. Felching. A woman went on a fetish site to find someone who would "kill her." Krystle has a kinky fantasy. JLR doesn't recognize Charlie at the Crocker Park tree lighting ceremony. JLR knows the Cool Runnings soundtrack. Informer. The DraftKings leaderboard.

Adopted sled dog update. Christmas in Svalbard. New merch. Rover hasn't talked to B2 about the dinner party. Duji went to a male strip club. Fake delivery driver steals $11 million in cryptocurrency during home invasion. Where does Snitzer keep his Bitcoin password? Slender Man attacker fled her group home after cutting off her ankle monitor. Air compressor prank kills a teenager. Duji believes the teenagers let her in on everything they do. Journalist, Ryan Lizza, reveals a raunchy ‘poem' RFK Jr. allegedly sent his then-fiancée. Felching. A woman went on a fetish site to find someone who would "kill her." Krystle has a kinky fantasy. JLR doesn't recognize Charlie at the Crocker Park tree lighting ceremony. JLR knows the Cool Runnings soundtrack. Informer. The DraftKings leaderboard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adopted sled dog update. Christmas in Svalbard. New merch. Rover hasn't talked to B2 about the dinner party. Duji went to a male strip club. Fake delivery driver steals $11 million in cryptocurrency during home invasion. Where does Snitzer keep his Bitcoin password?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we travel from central Turkey, the region known as Anatolia, to northern Norway, on the island of Svalbard, to visit two extraordinary subterranean places.

2025's final reviews is a crazy bag of disco mania with Creeper's Sanguivore II, Pupil Slicer, Drain, Astronoid, Home Front, Lamp of Murmuur, and Master's Hammer, bid farewell to Svalbard on tour, a new single from Converge, and about half an hour before our record, doing cartwheels at the reunion of Black Breath.Creeper 31:51Pupil Slicer 1:09:19Drain 1:24:17Astronoid 1:35:08Home Front 1:47:29Lamp of Murmuur 1:59:08Master's Hammer 2:18:05

Du lytter til en gammel episode av Harm og Hegseth. Morten har vært på filmpremiere på Svalbard, Vegard har så vidt kommet seg etter 17. mai, og tar diskusjonen om bunad og flagg helst i ettertid. Produsert av Karianne Hinlo. Alt fra Harm og Hegseth hører du eksklusivt hos Podme.

Eric Philips has always loved cold weather and from young age became fixated on the idea of polar exploration and following in the footsteps of the adventurers he read about in National Geographic.And he went on to lead gruelling expeditions to the North and South Poles, pushing his body and mind to the limits.Eric also had dreams of travelling into space and had assumed the would be impossible.But while on a ski expedition in Svalbard, he met a crypto billionaire who was planning a trip to space and he later asked Eric to come along.The crew Eric was a part of would go on became the first human spaceflight mission to explore Earth from a polar orbit and fly over the Earth's polar regions.This episode of Conversations was produced by Jen Leake, the Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores polar exploration, South Pole. North Pole, hypothermia, mental and physical exhaustion, physical endurance, kite skiing, antarctica, large families, drug overdose, Space x, polar orbit, dramatic weight loss, rescue, failureTo binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Hello Listeners,It has been a while since we posted, but we are back with another episode for our Arctic Season! We are super excited to share with you tons of fun facts about Svalbard and a bit about our adventures there! If you are liking the podcast so far, please like and comment and follow our Instagram @dapotatosisters! If you have any episode you would like us to make or talk to an expert about, please reach out to us at dapotatosisters@gmail.com.Tell us what you think! Thanks for all your support!-Da Potato Sisters :)

Researchers who visited Svalbard expected deep snow, but instead they found meltwater pools and thawed ground. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

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First up on the podcast, Contributing Correspondent Kai Kupferschmidt takes a trip to Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago where ancient RNA viruses may lie buried in the permafrost. He talks with host Sarah Crespi about why we only have 100 years of evolutionary history for viruses such as coronavirus and influenza, and what we can learn by looking deeper back in time. Next on the show, Nathalie Stroeymeyt, senior lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Bristol, joins freelancer producer Elah Feder to talk about how humans aren't the only species that takes public health measures to stop outbreaks. To keep their colonies healthy when threatened with infectious disease, ants socially distance and even make architectural changes to their nests' organization. This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy. About the Science Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#183 - Jamie Edwards returns to Journey with Jake with tales from the top of the world, having ventured to the Arctic with her 21-year-old daughter and 82-year-old stepfather. Their expedition through the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard reveals a landscape where polar bears roam distant shores and massive glaciers calve with thunderous crashes that signal our changing climate.Jamie vividly describes the unique challenges and thrills of Arctic exploration aboard the purpose-built Ultramarine ship. Unlike Antarctica (which Jamie visited previously), the Arctic's main attraction—and danger—is the magnificent polar bear. These apex predators can smell prey from up to 20 miles away and swim for days without stopping, facts that add a layer of respectful caution to every shore excursion. The expedition team constantly scans shorelines through powerful scopes before allowing passengers to disembark, ensuring both human safety and wildlife protection.What makes this journey particularly special is the three-generation dynamic. For Jamie's environmentally-conscious daughter, seeing climate change impacts firsthand provided powerful context to her studies. For her adventurous 82-year-old stepfather, it was an opportunity he'd never have experienced otherwise. And for Jamie—someone who typically dislikes cold weather but couldn't resist the Arctic's allure—the expedition became another transformative travel experience, even culminating in the traditional "polar plunge" into frigid waters.Beyond her Arctic adventures, Jamie shares updates on her expanding writing career, including contributions to National Geographic's upcoming "Traveler's Atlas" and her travel coaching services. Her website IamLostandFound.com continues to serve as both personal travel journal and professional portfolio, connecting her with opportunities to share her passion for thoughtful, transformative travel experiences.Whether you're planning your own polar expedition or simply enjoy armchair adventures, this conversation offers both practical insights and philosophical reflections on how travel changes us—"you go into it one way, you come out of it another."Be sure and check out Jamie's work on her website www.iamlostandfound.com. Want to be a guest on Journey with Jake? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Visit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.

Adventure photographer Dan Milner has spent three decades turning a bike into a passport. From North Korea to Afghanistan, from camping among polar bears in Svalbard to being buried by a 10-day Alaskan blizzard, his career has been about chasing risk, chasing stories, and suffering for the photo. During this episode we get into the infamous 1994 MBUK self-timer 'selfie' that started it all, smuggling bikes onto gondolas in flip-flops, why real risk changes as you age, the strange normality of Pyongyang, bivvying through a typhoon with minders in polythene raincoats, and the wild beauty of Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor. Dan also opens up about leaving Chamonix after 24 years for a biodiversity project on the Isle of Skye, the demise of magazines versus short form content, mentoring the next generation, and where AI does (and doesn't) fit into adventure storytelling. We hope you enjoy the fascinating look into one of the world's most respected adventure photographers.  The Ride Companion Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales! Episode Sponsors:-  - WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION: https://uk.worx.com - Talk it out with BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/ridecompanion - Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code ‘RIDE' at huel.com Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking. Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: marinbikes.com/gb - Focus Bikes: focus-bikes.com - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at huel.com/ - Hiplok: https://hiplok.com/the-ride-companion  - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: theracecompanion.com instagram.com/theracecompanion - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/ - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30' at laka.co - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

In this episode Gerry shares a unique sighting that he recently shared with our guests in Svalbard as well as some other thoughtS from his recent Arctic expedition.Visit the Wild Eye website here: https://wild-eye.com/Join Gerry and Johan in 2027: https://wild-eye.com/photographic-travel/svalbard-arctic-expedition/

In Norway's north, a geopolitical quirk may yet transform into a geopolitical conflict. We visit Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago that contains a Russian company town complete with a bust of Lenin. Ahead of the high-stakes, high-north summit in Alaska, our correspondents lay out why—perhaps even more than the Baltic states—the Arctic might be the flashpoint for Russia's next bout of expansionism.Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.