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Record-setting scientist calls South Pole an ‘absolutely amazing place’

Research News

NSF announces new measures to protect research community from harassment

News Release

Help NSF get to South by Southwest!

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Race across the tundra: White spruce vs. snowshoe hare

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World Environment Day: What does the future hold for Earth's ecosystems?

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Let It Snow! The Science of Winter

Special Report

60 years ago, first landing at the South Pole paved the way for world-class Antarctic science

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Turn your eyes to the skies for the latest explorers

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Video: Changing ocean chemistry may threaten Antarctic food chain

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Expedition to the Aleutian Islands: Geoscientists head to remote Alaska volcanoes

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Accomplished research scientists are also outstanding teachers of undergraduates

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Scott Borg nominated for SAMMIE award

Advances in Computational Research Transform Scientific Process and Discovery

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Adélie Penguins Cope With Climate Change

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A Legacy of the Race to the South Pole: New Scientific Discoveries in Antarctica

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Deep Core Complete: WAIS Divide project finishes 5-year effort

U.S. South Pole Station

Special Report

Mummified Trees Could Take Climate Scientists Back to the Future

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USAP begins 2010-2011 antarctic field season

On the line -- Studying West Antarctic Ice Cores

Winter-fly-in 2010 ushers in the 2010-2011 antarctic field season

U.S. Antarctic Stations Celebrate Midwinter's Day 2010

Researchers Hunt Down Antarctic Microbes

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National Lab Day

Special Report

State of the Antarctic: SCAR report shows continent undergoing major changes

Renewable energy comes to Antarctica: New wind farm to help power U.S. and New Zealand antarctic stations

The First Women in Antarctica

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Sue La Fratta detailed to serve as OPP Executive Officer

Alexandra Isern Appointed Antarctic Earth Sciences Program Director

Stepping into history: Women mark 40 years of working in the U.S. Antarctic Program