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3 December 2016

A day in the life of an Antarctic researcher

During her 13 trips to Antarctica, Victoria University associate professor Nancy Bertler carried out her day job in temperatures below -20 degree Celsius. Ged Cann talked to her about how she found herself in such an unlikely car… Read More

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1 December 2016

TEDxScottBase: More than science planned!

Sorry, you can't get tickets to TEDx Scott Base. The popular speakers conference can only be attended by scientists and support staff already in Antarctica on January 15, 2017. But you can watch all 10 speakers and entertainers … Read More

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30 November 2016

Wigmore, astronaut in Antarctic Ted Talk

A Kiwi pop star, a Nasa astronaut and the granddaughter-in-law of famed adventurer Jacques Cousteau have joined a colourful line-up of speakers set to take part in an Antarctic TedX talk at Scott Base next year. Read More

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15 November 2016

Millions to see Otago's cool research

Close University of Otago research links with the Antarctic feature in a new National Geographic television documentary series with a potential audience of 440 million people in 171 countries. Read More

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13 November 2016

Stunning images show Antarctica in all its breathtaking glory as a crew of scientists visit the Peninsula to chase whales and battle the freezing conditions

These beautiful images of Antarctica show just how difficult it is to survive in some of the coldest, windiest and driest conditions on the entire planet. Read More

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9 November 2016

Kiwi scientists shine in Continent 7: Antarctica

An evocative documentary series commissioned by National Geographic is set to broadcast the work of New Zealanders in Antarctica to 440 million people in 171 countries. Read More

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