Chinese Antarctic Expedition: hitting a barrier of sea ice!
The Xue Long runs into thick sea ice as it heads for Zhongshan Station.
Articles & Interviews
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How does physical activity affect sleep quality in Antarctica?
A study at the Princess Elisabeth Station looks into how perpetual daylight during the austral summer in Antarctica affects sleep cycles.
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Chinese Antarctic Expedition: crossing the Southern Ocean
China's research icebreaker, the Xue Long, makes its way across the Southern Ocean, bound for Antarctica.
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Chinese Antarctic Expedition: Xue Long (Snow Dragon)
An introduction to the Xue Long, the Chinese polar research vessel.
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Accompanying China to Antarctica
Jean de Pomereu sets out on a journey to Antarctica with the 25th Chinese Antarctic Research Expedition.
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Arctic ROOS: towards a one-stop-shop for all Arctic marine data
Arctic ROOS brings together satellite and in situ data along with models to create regional observing systems for the Arctic.
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Filming Ice People
SciencePoles talks to Anne Aghion about filming Ice People, a documentary about researchers and their time in the field.
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How Arctic engineers are facing the challenges of a changing climate
Orson Smith, professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage, discusses what engineers need to keep in mind with regard to construction and infrastructure as the Arctic changes.
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Gamburtsev: Antarctica’s ghostly mountains
Columbia University Earth Institute's Robin Bell discusses the subglacial Gamburtsev Mountain range hidden beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet.
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Towards a Polar Decade (and the rising cost of oil)
SciencePoles looks at the Russian-backed idea of a Polar Decade.
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Europe’s polar ambitions
The European Polar Board showcases some of its high-profile projects for the future.
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CAML observing top predators in Southern Ocean aboard Ivan Papanin
SciencePoles looks into the research activities members of the Census for Antarctic Marine Life (CAML) undertook while heading to Antarctica aboard the Ivan Papanin.