Texas oil company tied to former president is pursuing drilling licences in Greenland. The firm asserts the island holds huge oil reserves. Its push comes as Denmark orders new submersibles, a move aimed at signalling deterrence to Greenland. Meanwhile, Greenland Mines has won an Australian patent for a gene‑therapy platform named Klotho. Researchers note it could treat age‑associated diseases. At the same time, polar lakes have lost all water, causing glacier collapses within two hours. These developments underscore the increasing strategic and scientific interest in the Arctic region.