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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Mercury responsible for Arctic fox decline in Russian North Pacific Island
08.05.2013
Scientists were baffled by the sudden and significant decline in Arctic fox populations on Russia's Mednyi Island in the North…
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New Brazilian Antarctic research base opts for environmentally-friendly design
08.05.2013
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Antarctic observatory detects rare high energy neutrino activity
03.05.2013
