Difficult Weather Hampers Return from Coast; Scientific Projects Forge Ahead
The cargo ship has been unloaded and the logistics team led by Alain Hubert has been caught in a storm on the way back to PEA. Meanwhile, the scientists continue…
News from Antarctica
Interested in what's happening down at Princess Elisabeth? News from the field are posted here regularily to keep you updated about what's going on.
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In Search for Million-Year-Old Ice, Belgian and International Scientists Return from Antarctica with
Belgian and international scientists from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) have returned from Antarctica with samples and data that could help them…
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New Group of Scientists Begin Field Work While IPF Team Prepares for Arrival of Cargo Ship
With their safety training complete, this past week the newly arrived scientists headed out into the field to begin their field work while the IPF team prepared for the arrival…
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New Batch of Scientists and Crew Arrive during Midseason Changeover
Several scientists and crew went home this past week as new scientists and crew arrived.
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Determined Scientists Get Results
The scientific teams at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica this season have done impressive work they can be proud of!
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The Dog Days of Antarctic Summer
While it is not uncommon for temperatures to rise above freezing in Antarctica in some places during the austral summer, temperatures above freezing are becoming more frequent than in previous…
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First Hydrogen Production at PEA Shows IPF’s Focus on Future
While the scientists and all of the IPF staff who support their work in the field concentrate on doing the best science possible, the team of engineers, technicians, and mechanics…
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Field Campaigns Continue as More Scientists and Crew Arrive
Scientific field campaigns continued in earnest this past week as more scientists and crew arrived at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica.
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A Strong Start for Science This Season
Field expeditions for the FROID and ULTIMO projects are off to a strong start, with other scientific projects stopping by the station this week.
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IPF Team Sights Rare Arnoux Beaked Whales While on Mission at the Coast
When 2 members of our team were at the coast they were pleasantly surprised by a pod of 4 Arnoux Beaked Whales, which speaks to the rich biodiversity in these fertile waters…