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Foundation of Australia’s new icebreaker laid
The first building block of Australia’s new icebreaker has been welded into place at a keel laying ceremony in Romania overnight.
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Taking the ‘waste’ out of wastewater management
An innovative wastewater treatment plant scheduled to be installed at Australia’s Davis research station will turn Antarctic waste into some of the cleanest water in the world.
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Ecosystems expert to compile collective climate change knowledge
An Antarctic ecosystems expert will lend her expertise to a prestigious international report investigating the impacts of climate change on oceans.
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Welcome to science week – Antarctic style!
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Call for community comment on Mawson’s Huts management plan
The community is invited to comment on the management plan for the site considered the birthplace of Australia’s Antarctic endeavours, Mawson’s Huts.
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Mawson’s huskies make it onto the map
The huskies used in early Antarctic exploration are being immortalised with their names bestowed on a variety of prominent landmarks across the icy continent.
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Virtual view into the world of krill
For the first time the public will be able to join a live online tour of the Australian Antarctic Division’s krill aquarium as part of National Science Week.
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Antarctic-bound doctors left out in the cold
Antarctic-bound doctors have spent a wet and wild week in the Tasmanian wilderness, honing their cold climate and remote medicine skills.
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How much bacon do Antarctic expeditioners eat in a year? Find out what it takes to feed expeditioners on Australia's Antarctic and subantarctic stations.
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Southern Ocean ecosystems scientist named ‘Superstar of STEM’
A passion for the ocean, maths and communication has proven a powerful combination for ecosystems modeller Dr Jess Melbourne Thomas, who was today announced as a participant in the ‘2017 Superstars of STEM Program’.
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Climate change may cause huge expansion to ice-free areas across Antarctica
Ice-free areas in Antarctica could expand by close to 25 per cent by 2100 and drastically change the biodiversity of the continent, research published today in Nature has shown.
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Passion for the preservation of polar history recognised
A seasoned Antarctic expeditioner with a passion for the history of Antarctic exploration has been awarded the Phillip Law Medal during midwinter celebrations in Hobart.
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Expeditioners welcome winter solstice with icy dip in sub-zero Antarctic waters
Daring Antarctic expeditioners are celebrating the winter solstice with an icy dip in freezing waters at Australia’s research stations.
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Next step towards new Macquarie Island station
The next step towards the construction of a new station on Macquarie Island has begun with a ‘market sounding’ process.
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Antarctic icebreaker competition extended
The Australian Antarctic Division has extended its competition to name the nation’s new icebreaker until 7 July.
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Construction of Australia’s new icebreaker commences
Construction of Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker has begun with a steel cutting ceremony in Romania overnight.
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Australian students chance to fly to Antarctica
An Antarctic experience of a lifetime is on offer for Australian students who win a national competition to name the nation’s new icebreaker vessel, with a flight to Antarctica on offer to the winning entry.
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Anzac spirit alive in Antarctica
As the sun rose across Antarctica, Australian expeditioners braved below freezing temperatures to hold a dawn service to commemorate Anzac Day.
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Australian Antarctic Station Leaders 2016-17
A new leadership team is taking the helm at Australia’s Antarctic research stations, Casey, Davis and Mawson.
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Antarctic ice cores provide clues to carbon uptake during Little Ice Age
New research published today in the prestigious Nature Geoscience has revealed that the Earth’s land biosphere takes up less carbon during a warming climate.
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