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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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1 December 2022

Save the date! New Zealand – Australia Antarctic Science Conference 2023

We're excited to announce the dates for the New Zealand – Australia Antarctic Science Conference 2023. Next year's conference will take place from 25-28 July. It will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand, one of the worl… Read More

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30 November 2022

Science Update - November 2022

Reports from the teams in the field, research highlights and a warm welcome in Timaru. Read More

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