The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies is located on Hobart’s landmark waterfront. This dynamic and international global research center is taking on a larger public role. The Institute brings together key scientific researchers from several leading...
With the Russian nuclear icebreaker “50 Years of Victory” the way to the North Pole is relatively easy. For the ship has reached the northernmost point of the world very often since its commissioning and fulfilled a dream for passengers. Picture: Michael...
The South Korean research icebreaker Araon got caught in the middle of an Arctic cyclone in 2016 and was given involuntarily the opportunity to shed light on why the powerful storms are causing Arctic sea ice to shrink so quickly. Photo: Joo-Hong Kim, Korea Polar...
As a rule, the National People’s Congress consists of around 3,000 members, making it formally the largest parliament in the world. During the multi-day event, economic targets, the budget and the new five-year plan from 2021 to 2025 will be up for debate....
With its ultra-modern design, the “Nuyina” is a ship of the future. (Photo: Australia Post) The icebreaking research and supply vessel RSV “Nuyina” will support and supply the Australian stations in Antarctica. To mark the imminent arrival of...