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25 November 2017

What lies beneath: Why NZ's slice of Antarctica is at the centre of an eco-mystery

There's a problem in Antarctica. Most climate change models say ice around the southern continent should be decreasing. It should be melting as the planet heats up. Read More

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23 November 2017

Camping on the ice at Scott Base

All visitors to New Zealand’s Scott Base, whether a scientist, a cook, or a photographer, must complete Antarctic Field Training. Even in summer, temperatures can fall to below -20 degrees Celsius. Read More

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20 November 2017

Diving Scientists Report 'Big Changes' Beneath Antarctic Ice Shelf

Climate change may be leading to shifts in the communities of sea life beneath an Antarctic ice shelf, researchers say. Read More

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16 November 2017

'Unusual' seal pup spot near Scott Base

Having two seals pups born immediately in front of Scott Base in Antarctica is "really unusual", a professor of marine biology says. Read More

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13 November 2017

'Daunting' Antarctic sea ice plummet could be tipping point

A dramatic drop in the amount of sea ice around Antarctica has scientists wondering if the continent has hit a tipping point. Read More

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13 November 2017

Pioneering Antarctic women honoured at Scott Base

Three pioneering female scientists have been honoured at New Zealand's base in Antarctica, including the first Kiwi woman to work on the ice. Read More

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