About the International Polar Foundation
The SciencePoles website provides an overview of polar science and research findings as well as recent and forthcoming developments across a range of scientific disciplines.
It is a key tool for the International Polar Foundation in aiming to bridge the science-society divide.
Three other complementary websites focusing on various aspects of the IPF activities are available: IPF website, EducaPoles and ExploraPoles.
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Mark Skidmore offers a view into the world of subglacial lakes
14 May 2013 - Interviews
Unique environments buried so deep below the surface of the Antarctic Ice Sheet that sunlight cannot penetrate to them, giving…
Recent Features
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Stanislav Belikov argues in favour of greater protection of polar bears
09 Apr 2013 - Interviews
An increasing demand for luxury polar bear products is posing a significant risk to polar…
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Is enough being done to protect polar bears? Markus Dyck offers a response from Nunavut
01 Mar 2013 - Interviews
The polar bear is arguably the most iconic animal associated with the Arctic. Its natural…
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Markus Dyck gives a Nunavut perspective on the state of polar bears in Canada
27 Feb 2013 - Interviews
With summer sea ice extent decreasing in recent years in the Arctic, the polar bear,…
Latest News
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AMAP report says Arctic marine environment vulnerable to acidification
15.05.2013
A report released by the Arctic Council's Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP) has found that the Arctic Ocean is…
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Mercury responsible for Arctic fox decline in Russian North Pacific Island
08.05.2013
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New Brazilian Antarctic research base opts for environmentally-friendly design
08.05.2013
