By Dr. Jeff Brodeur  On December 23rd, 2025, a European mall is crowded with shoppers and young people enjoying the day. In the food court, an elderly woman suddenly coughs and struggles to breathe, prompting security to...

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Arctic sea-ice extent: the climatic backdrop to the NSR. NASA/NSIDC visualization of Arctic sea-ice extent (recent year), showing the seasonal cycle and longer-term trend that facilitates more frequent NSR access. Public Domain — NASA Earth Observatory / NSIDC