It has been four months since I left Antarctica but the stories of those striving to understand this dynamic continent and the array of polar science continues. Dr. David Ainley is a remarkable scientist with 40 years experience researching Adélie penguins. His achievements include; a PhD from John Hopkins ... keep reading
Written by Patricia Ballou in July, about Climate Change, Education, Environment & Wildlife, Environmental Disasters
Editor's Note: Our southernmost correspondent, Patricia Ballou, continues with her letters from Antarctica series, where we get a rare glimpse into the lives and purposes of the people that head to one of the world's most inhospitable places. Kenneth Mankoff’s story is unique in that he has ... keep reading
Written by Patricia Ballou in March, about Climate Change
Editor's Note: Today we continue our Letters from Antarctica series, where Patricia Ballou, our southernmost correspondent, shares insights into the work and thoughts of researchers, scientists and others working way, way, way down under. In this edition we're talking about changes in the educational systems of the U ... keep reading
Written by Patricia Ballou in January, about Climate Change, Education (1 comment)
Antarctica, Mars and Captain Kirk - How they are Related and the Danger of Rising Seas Editor's Note: Our southernmost correspondent, Patricial Ballou, after having previously introduced the ANDRILL project - today continues on to entertain us with insights into what it's like to sleep in a 'quinzhee', and shares ... keep reading
Written by Patricia Ballou in December 2007, about Climate Change
Editor's Note: Today we're very pleased to begin our 'Letters from Antarctica' series. Our correspondent-on-the-ice, Patricia Ballou, currently lives and works in one of the most inhospitable places on the planet, and is generously using her spare hours to talk to scientists and researchers so the world can ... keep reading
Written by Patricia Ballou in November 2007, about Climate Change
