The nematode Plectus murrayi (blue arrow) is an Antarctic soil-dweller only a few millimeters in size. Although actually simple in structure, it has a complex life cycle and is also a bioindicator that could detect diesel pollution in Antarctica. Image: AAD / Brown et...
Adélie penguins are very social animals that show cooperative behavior among themselves under the extreme Antarctic conditions but still have not lost their individuality. Photo: Julia Hager It is known that several species of animals, including chimpanzees, dolphins,...
40 years in service and not a bit tired: The research icebreaker “Polarstern” is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary in the service of German and international polar research in South Georgia as part of a research cruise. The blue-and-white ship...
The team of five women who run the museum at the former Grytviken whaling station on South Georgia during the current Antarctic season were looking forward to the many visitors at the start of the season. Photo: South Georgia Heritage Trust After the last two...
The team of ten on their way to the South Pole: Each of them is equipped with sensors to measure metabolism. Photo: via Twitter @Go_Inspire_22 The success story of us humans is mainly based on our enormous adaptability. We have conquered virtually all land habitats...