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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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8 November 2016

Nat Geo doco follows Kiwi science on ice

A National Geographic documentary series following Kiwi scientists in Antarctica premiered at Scott Base and in Christchurch this evening. Read More

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28 October 2016

Major diplomatic coup for NZ as world's largest marine reserve gets the tick

New Zealand has pulled off a major diplomatic coup by securing the support of 25 countries - including an initially reluctant Russia - to create the world's largest marine sanctuary. Read More

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