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Heiner Kubny
At the beginning of April 2026, a comprehensive inspection of all fire protection equipment was carried out at Japan’s Showa Station.
An international team of researchers has discovered a impact crater beneath the ice of Antarctica using two GRACE satellites.
Léa Zinsli
Microbial processes in warming polar regions may influence greenhouse gas emissions and climate beyond the Arctic and Antarctic.
Exceptionally warm temperatures and heavy rain disrupted research, tourism and winter activities across Svalbard during one of the Arctic archipelago’s warmest Aprils on record.
Cold-adapted microbes produce enzymes that function at low temperatures, offering potential applications in industry and biotechnology.
Microbial life thrives across Arctic and Antarctic environments, using specialized adaptations to survive extreme cold, ice and limited resources.
On April 21, 1976, the future Georg Forster Station of the former GDR was officially inaugurated in the Schirmacher Oasis in Antarctica.
Rosamaria Kubny
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is opening up new possibilities for scientific research, particularly in the field of ecology.
As part of the 62nd Chilean Antarctic Expedition, a team from the Chilean Antarctic Institute visited several sites on the Antarctic Peninsula. The aim was to ensure that the automatic weather stations were in working order.
As sea ice retreats, killer whales are moving into the High Arctic, disrupting fragile ecosystems.
