This article in the Polar Field Services "Field Notes" newsletter explains some of the fascinating science taking place in the spring of 2009 in northeastern Russia. It also highlights the logistical challenges with living and working in remote Russia.
This is an online broadcast of Tim Martin being interviewed about his upcoming expedition to Russia. Click the link provided to access the website and to view the broadcast. Here is the online summary of the broadcast:
Greensboro, NC -- Ever wonder what it's like to live and work in minus 40 degree temperatures?
Doctor Julie Brigham-Grette has been researching
Article about teacher, Robin Ellwood and her expedition to Antarctica, 2008. From The New Hampshire, a student-run newspaper with the University of New Hampshire.
Lake El'gygytgyn (also called, Lake E) permafrost drilling started in mid-November of 2008. The ICDP (International Continental Drilling Program) is posting news reports and images to this blog several times each week. Check out early reports from Lake E.
This web site has terrific information about Antarctica and learning resources. The site focuses on signals of global climate changes that are seen in ice cores from Antarctica.