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…
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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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…
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VUB and ULB Mission to Antarctica: Unveiling the Secrets of Climate History and the Solar System
The Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), in collaboration with the International Polar Foundation (IPF), are launching two ambitious scientific expeditions to Antarctica. Their mission:…
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Until Next November!
Yet another successful research season has come to an end at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica.
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Entering the Home Stretch
Last week most of the scientists and several of the crew headed home from the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica, having accomplished their scientific objectives for this season. Only a core crew…
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A Successful Week of Outreach from Antarctica
Last week IPF staff, scientists, and engineers were very active in outreach activities from Antarctica.
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On the Move
This past week saw a lot of movement and travel across the ice sheet, as many scientists headed out into the field to carry out their research.