Dossier
North Pole
Coverage of North Pole in the Nexus archive.
- Runners take on 'world's coolest marathon' on drifting North Pole ice
23 runners from seven countries participated in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole. The event is referred to as the 'world's coolest marathon' due to its unique location on drifting ice.
- Tragedy after intrepid grandma, 83, who once lived in North Pole refused to leave her stunning home during wildfire - after telling son that if flames killed her, she'd have zero regrets
An 83-year-old grandma refused to leave her home during a wildfire despite living in the North Pole. She expressed no regrets if the flames caused her death.
- There’s an internet choke point in the Middle East — is the solution in the North Pole?
The majority of the world's data is carried by fiber optic cables that converge at a few narrow choke points, and the war in Iran is spurring governments and companies to consider alternate routes. The current arrangement has managed remarkably well despite periodic disruptions. A potential solution may be found in the North Pole.