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Age Matters

By Doug Kowalewski · November 2, 2009 · comments 3 comments
MCMURDO STATION, ANTARCTICA-- The primary science objective for our field team this season is to core buried glacier ice to depths of 40+ meters. The outstanding question is, how old is the ice?... {Read More »}


Getting By Without Food

By John Whiteman · May 8, 2009 · comments 3 comments
DEADHORSE, ALASKA-- Polar bears specialize in hunting seals and seals provide most, if not all, of the polar bear diet. During summer, some bears... {Read More »}