Inuit genome sheds light on human migration
Greenland’s indigenous population carries genetic characteristics of adaptation to the cold that are found in the ancient DNA of modern humans whose ancestors left the African cradle
The unlucky life of Aeneas Lionel Acton Mackintosh
Few would doubt the bravery of Aeneas Mackintosh. Had his luck been better, the British sailor and explorer might have been remembered as one of the greats of Antarctic exploration
Book – Belgica, Nightmare at the Madhouse
Following the release in French of Julian Sancton’s book about the Belgica expedition story, PolarJournal goes back to one of the most famous Antarctic expeditions.
Claude Lorius, an enthusiastic glaciologist
Last Tuesday, this glaciologist with strong convictions passed away at the age of 91, leaving behind him a rich legacy of discoveries and adventures to the scientific world.
Mercator shaped the view on the world and the Arctic
The work of Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator helped to shape the view on the world and also influenced the view on the Arctic region for many centuries and many famous Arctic explorers.
The 1st German Antarctic Expedition 1901-03
The director of the German Naval Observatory Georg von Neumayer was the initiator of German Arctic research. In October 1899, he was able to present the project of a South Pole expedition.
“The Antarctic Sun” turns 25
“The Antarctic Sun” is a U.S. online platform with news about the ice and people of Antarctica, and reports on National Science Foundation research.
A biological “Red Army” unstoppable in the Arctic
More than 50 years ago, the former Soviet Union released gigantic crabs in the Barents Sea to help local fishermen, interfering massively with the ecosystem.
Molodyozhnaya Station – Cuba in Antarctica
Cuba is not exactly known for doing polar research. In the meantime, it has been over 40 years since the first Cubans set foot in Antarctica.
75th anniversary stamps for Australian Antarctic research
The year 2022 marks the 75th anniversary of the Australian government’s Antarctic research program. It all started in 1947 with the founding of the “Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions”.
Carl Anton Larsen
Carl Anton Larsen was a Norwegian whaler and Antarctic explorer. In 1904 he founded the village of Grytviken. This marked the beginning of the industrialization of whaling in the southern Atlantic.
“Antarctic Pioneer” – How Jackie Ronne helped shape Antarctica
This newly published book about U.S. Antarctic pioneer Edith “Jackie” Ronne excitingly expands on the influence of women on Antarctic history using her as a prime example.
Base Y from the 1950s turns into museum
On remote Horseshoe Island near the Antarctic Peninsula stands the former British research station Base Y. It will now be opened as a museum for tourists.
Archaeologists to return to Franklin ships this summer
Research plans include mapping and assessing the current site conditions of the HMS “Erebus” and HMS “Terror” wrecks
James Weddell — it goes on after all!
James Weddell was used to tricky situations. As captain of a sealing ship in areas that were still largely unexplored, it was all in a day’s work for him.
Parmjit Singh Sehra – With rockets to India’s Antarctic Program
Parmijt Singh Sehra, the first Indian to overwinter in Antarctica and to circumnavigate it, also gave the ignition for the later Indian Antarctic research program.
August Heinrich Petermann and his error
August Heinrich Petermann was a German cartographer of great importance. His claim that the North Pole was an ice-free ocean was a big mistake.
South Georgia Museum celebrates 30th anniversary
The South Georgia Museum on the island of the same name in the South Atlantic is celebrating its 30th anniversary and is issuing a new stamp series to mark the occasion.
New search for Shackleton’s “Endurance” to start soon
In early February, the “Endurance22” expedition departs from Cape Town in a renewed attempt to locate and investigate the wreckage of the lost ship.
Radioactive time bombs to be recovered by 2030
Rosatom has announced the date for the recovery of the submarine K-159 to 2030. At the same time, the wreck of the K-27 is to be recovered from the Kara Sea.
Renovation work at the Mawson Huts
Six expedition members left for Antarctica on December 3, 2021. The goal is to further restore the historic Mawson cabin.
Fourfold odyssey for a false thesis
Captain George DeLong and his brave men will finally conquer the North Pole and they will also prove that the North Pole is an open, warm sea.
Polish Antarctic station will be reactivated
The Polish Antarctic station AB Dobrowolski, abandoned 40 years ago, is to be reactivated.
Louise Arner Boyd – An Always Well Dressed Ice Woman
Louise Arner Boyd was an American polar and Greenland explorer. Between 1931 and 1941 she undertook several research trips to Greenland.
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