Art and science celebrate frozen landscapes and their connection to us (Photo: Alfred Wegener Institute / Robert Ricker) On Sunday, September 5, 2021, a symposium on the Franco-German cooperation in polar research and art will be held at the Bremen University of the...
Introduced invasive species can pose a threat to native species in any marine habitat, perfectly adapted to conditions but often unable to withstand unusual competition or new predators. Photo: Twitter/Blue Belt Program Invasive non-native species are a major problem...
Punta Arenas in Chile is one of the starting points for cruises to Antarctica. Chile aims to make the largest city in South Patagonia (126,000 inhabitants) THE “gateway to Antarctica.” Photo: W. Bulach/Wikimedia Commons After Argentina, Chile is now daring...
The Heritage Adventurer has made many first voyages in her existence. Now she will connect the Arctic and Antarctic on the Pacific side and also head for the islands in between. Picture: Jason Ransom / Heritage Expeditions Since the pandemic, the expedition travel...
Sampling in the Transantarctic Mountains near the Shackleton Glacier where the soil is extremely dry, cold and salty. Conditions where even microorganisms reach their limits. Photo: Noah Fierer While traces of life are being searched for on Mars, researchers have...
