The Thwaites Glacier (pictured here) and the Pine Island Glacier are considered the “underbelly” of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet because they are highly susceptible to rapid ice loss. Photo: David Vaughan The two “problem children” of West...
Probably the most famous photo of the MOSAiC expedition is on display in the exhibition from now on. Photographer Esther Horvath, who documented the expedition, received the World Press Photo Award 2020 for her work. Photo: Esther Horvath The Alfred Wegener...
Polar species like the polar cod could literally run out of air if we fail to drastically reduce emissions. Photo: Shawn Harper/University of Alaska, Fairbanks/NOAA In 2021, the ocean was warmer than at any time since human records had started. For marine life, this...
Polar bears normally need sea ice to hunt seals, as seen here. But the newly discovered subpopulation in southeast Greenland can survive on chunks of glacial ice. Photo: Julia Hager Scientists have documented a previously unknown subpopulation of polar bears living in...
For the radar measurements, larger aircraft capable of covering greater distances must be used in addition to Twin Otter and Basler aircraft. Photo: Kenichi Matsuoka The Antarctic Ice Sheet, which is kilometers thick in places, covers the White Continent almost...
