All articles tagged with #icebreaker
Originally Published 9 days ago — by The New York Times
Scientists aboard the South Korean icebreaker Araon celebrated New Year 2026 while en route to Antarctica, enjoying smooth sailing and engaging in activities like Icebreaker Bingo, as they prepare for their research at Thwaites Glacier.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
A journalist recounts her awe-inspiring experience aboard a Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker in the Arctic, observing polar bears and pristine ice, and reflects on the environmental changes threatening this fragile region.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Alaska Beacon
The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its first new polar icebreaker in 25 years, the Storis, marking a significant step in expanding Arctic capabilities and asserting sovereignty amid increasing global competition from Russia and China. The ship, formerly the Aiviq, is part of a broader plan to build a fleet of icebreakers to support U.S. interests in the Arctic, with future ships expected to arrive by 2030. The initiative reflects strategic efforts to enhance presence and operational capacity in polar regions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
Teaser AI is a new dating app that allows users to chat with an AI likeness of potential matches before swiping right or left. The AI tries to imitate the user's personality based on their answers to questions about their personality and how they talk while using the app. The app is marketed as an anti-ghosting dating app and only allows five back-and-forth messages with its AIs. Teaser is launching with a subscription option that includes double the number of "picks," unlimited likes, super like and boost features, travel mode, and an AI-driven automatch feature.