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Jacinda and Jon
21 December 2022

SBR Update | December 2022

Another great year for the Scott Base Redevelopment project. The design of the new base has been completed after five years of intensive work and we're now in delivery mode! Read More

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20 December 2022

Monitoring climate change from Antarctica

A team from Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand recently visited Antarctica as part of efforts to better understand climate change and protect important heritage sites. Read More

Scott Base wind farm BNR
8 December 2022

Anything but ‘boring’: What lies beneath at Scott Base wind farm

Boring through ice and volcanic rock in sub-zero temperatures and howling gales is no mean feat. It’s a carefully planned job that requires equal parts stamina and teamwork. Read More

Lauren Vargo glacier researcher photo by Hannah Perrine Mode via Stuff
7 December 2022

Glacier sleuth trying to get more girls on ice

Girls on Ice is planning to launch its first New Zealand expedition in January 2024. Read More

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6 December 2022

Fresh understanding of ice age frequency

A chance find of an unstudied Antarctic sediment core has flipped our understanding of how often ice ages occurred in Antarctica. Turns out, they were much more frequent than previously assumed. Read More

Adelie penguin inspecting machinery Photo Matthew Jordan
2 December 2022

Penguin flies high on TikTok

A social media post of a penguin stopping traffic at Scott Base has gone viral, with more than five and a half million views in two days! International media have already been in touch wanting to use the intriguing imagery. Matth… Read More

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