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Data, data, data. How we dream of data!
Plans on paper and realities in Antarctica have proven to be two different things. And we use data, data, data.
January 3, 2009
James Hansen Science Communicator of the Year
James Hansen was elected as EarthSky Science Communicator of the Year for his contribution to the public understanding of vital science issues and concepts in 2008.
December 30, 2008
Moving into position: Cleared to the South Pole
Moving into position: We prepare to move 796 miles west of McMurdo to Dome A, the highest point of the E. Antarctic Ice Sheet. Read more here.
December 27, 2008
A fungus that can turn waste into fuel
Strobel thinks that with more research, the fungus could prove to be a prolific source of clean, renewable energy.
December 22, 2008
Did whales ever have legs?
Whales are mammals, and their ancient ancestors are thought to have lived on land. So did whales ever have legs? Read more about it here.
December 19, 2008
Science in Antarctica: overcoming obstacles
From McMurdo Station, this is the 4th post in Robin Bell's description of science in Antarctica in late 2008 and early 2009. Read more about it here.
December 15, 2008
Earthquakes with Jean-Philippe Avouac
Geologist Jean-Philippe Avouac talks about using satellite imagery to study earthquakes in this 8-minute podcast.
December 15, 2008
Walking in Robert Scott’s memories
Reading about the polar expedition and coming face to face with it are two very different things. Read more on walking in Robert Scott's memories.
December 11, 2008
Held hostage by weather: Update from Antarctica
For several weeks our AGAP project team has been battling the delays of Antarctic spring weather. Read more in "Held hostage by weather".
December 10, 2008
Sustainable city recipe: location is everything
Columbia University urban designer Mitchell Joachim talks about designing an environmentally friendly city from scratch. "Location is everything," he says.
November 8, 2008
