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STORM TRACKER Lots of Ice
A few of weeks ago in this space, I mentioned that the sea-ice extent around Antarctica was near record levels, but came just short of surpasses the satellite era highest extent. That all changed as t...
Posted on 10/15/12 at 8:18 AM
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Modern-day polar explorer Ann Bancroft will be focus of ‘Great Conversation’ at UND Thursday
The University of North Dakota will present a "Great Conversation" with famed modern-day polar explorer Ann Bancroft, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 12, at the Chester Fritz Auditorium. UND Norwegian P...
Posted on 4/11/12 at 9:32 AM
Russian scientists' drilling reaches giant freshwater lake under Antarctica 
After more than two decades of drilling in Antarctica, Russian scientists have reached the surface of a gigantic freshwater lake hidden under miles of ice for some 20 million years — a lake that may hold life from the distant past and clues to the search for life on other planets. "It's a meeting with the unknown," a researcher said.
By Vladimir Isachenkov , February 08, 2012
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British woman attempts extrodinary Antarctica trek
Reaching the end of the Earth has become almost routine these days: One hundred years after Norway's Roald Amundsen beat Britain's R.F. Scott to the South Pole, more than 30 teams are trying for it this year.
By Micheal Warren , November 18, 2011
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Minnesota's Bancroft, Norway's Arnesen plan South Pole expedition in 2012
Minnesota-based explorer Ann Bancroft and her polar trekking partner Liv Arnesen of Norway will be hitting the ice again, leading a 2012 expedition with six other women from six continents on an 800-mile, 80-day ski trek to the South Pole.
By Richard Chin , October 25, 2011
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South Pole evacuation: Sick American flown to New Zealand
A sick American engineer who had been working at the South Pole for a year has been successfully evacuated and said today she slept for the whole plane ride to New Zealand for medical treatment.
By Associated Press , October 17, 2011
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VIDEOS: Humor, rap, Antarctica help propel 'Thinking Outside The Desk' efforts to contest wins
Third-place winner goes to UND studentWhere do you learn best? In one video, a college student attempting to study is driven to "Distraction." In another, In another, a student answers the question musically. And in a third, a UND student submits that learning is best experienced in a hands-on, outside-the-glass fashion. Open the article to view the top three videos in the contest.
By Herald Staff Report , April 18, 2011
No, the weather couldn’t really be any worse
An entire winter’s worth of snow fell last month, the sun still can’t manage to work a full 8-to-5 shift, the year’s most bone-chilling days loom ahead, the roads are perpetually slick as a car salesman and, when all this finally lifts, pretty much every area river is ripe to bust its banks.
By Dave Roepke , January 08, 2011
First UND, then Mars
The Mars spacesuit designed by UND is going to Antarctica for testing because Antarctica is a lot like Mars. But first, they’re testing it at UND because North Dakota is a lot like Antarctica at this time of year.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , December 18, 2010
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Steger reunites with Trans-Antarctic dog-sled trek team
For the first time in 20 years, all six members of the International Trans-Antarctica Expedition -- the dog-sled trek across Antarctica led by Minnesota adventurer Will Steger -- have joined together for a 20th-anniversary reunion of the record-setting 1990 feat.
By Richard Chin , December 10, 2010
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Antarctica is UMD professor's office
University of Minnesota Duluth geological sciences professor John Goodge is set to embark on his 11th trip to the frozen continent this month. He, along with four others, will continue research on the geology of Antarctica buried beneath thousands of miles of ice.
By Jana Hollingsworth , November 06, 2010
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Boats collide in anti-whaling clash in Antarctica
A conservation group's boat had its bow sheared off and was taking on water today after it collided with a Japanese whaling ship in the frigid waters of Antarctica, the group said. The boat's six crew members were safely rescued.
By Rohan Sullivan , January 06, 2010
HERALD ARCHIVE EXTRA: Climate change 'eyewitness' Steger in GF (May 12, 2009)
The 64-year-old Will Steger began by telling about his first expedition, a boat journey with his brother down the Mississippi River to New Orleans and back. “I was 15,” he said, and you could sense more than a few of the students starting to make plans.
By Chuck Haga , December 16, 2009
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Icebergs head from Antarctica for New Zealand
Ships are on alert and maritime authorities are monitoring the movements of hundreds of menacing icebergs drifting toward New Zealand in the southern Pacific Ocean, officials said.
By Ray Lilley , November 25, 2009
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Steger: Climate change ‘Eyewitness'
Arctic explorer visits GF, Valley Middle SchoolMore than 400 students streamed into the gymnasium Monday at Valley Middle School to hear renowned polar explorer Will Steger talk about his polar huskies and about sleeping on ice and “showering” in the snow of Antarctica.
By Chuck Haga , May 11, 2009
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PRAIRIE VOICES: Witness to warming
Changes in Arctic deeply trouble polar explorer Will Steger. “Eyewitness to Climate Change Tour” is making three stops in North Dakota: Grand Forks on Monday, Fargo on Tuesday and Bismarck on Wednesday.
By Chuck Haga , May 10, 2009
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