The Antarctic Sun Podcast

The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This Episode: The Fire Department. Even on a continent without any trees, fire is a big concern. The dry, windy conditions mean that if left alone, a spark could get out of control quickly.

The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This Episode: The Search and Rescue Team. Safety is the top priority for the U.S. Antarctic Program. Before anyone arrives on the continent, plans are set up to keep everyone safe in the harsh Antarctic environment.

The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This Episode: Field Support and Training. Despite its hazards, hundreds of scientists venture to Antarctica to study its unique features. Through careful planning, in-depth training, and mindful supervision the FS&T team make sure that even when scientists are at a remote site, they're out of harm's way.

The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This Episode: Fuels. In Antarctica, scientists conduct cutting edge research on a harsh and barren continent. It's no easy task, but to help make it happen the U.S. Antarctic Program employs small army of support staff to get these researchers the supplies they need, transport them to where they need to go and keep them safe throughout.

The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This Episode: The South Pole Traverse. In Antarctica, scientists conduct cutting edge research on a harsh and barren continent. It's no easy task, but to help make it happen, the U.S. Antarctic Program employs small army of support staff to get these researchers the supplies they need, transport them to where they need to go and keep them safe throughout.

The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This Episode: Research Associates. Even scientists need a hand sometimes. At the U.S. Antarctic Program's three research stations, research associates are there to help collect data and keep experiments running, even when the research teams aren't there themselves.

The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This Episode: MacOps. Short for "McMurdo Operations," it's the central communications hub where operators keep tabs on everyone off the station.

The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This Episode: Marine Operations. On board the U.S. Antarctic Program's two research vessels, the marine projects coordinator and the marine technicians make sure that everything goes smoothly.

The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This Episode: The Berg Field Center. Known more popularly as the BFC, it's home to all the survival supplies a team of researchers working in the farthest, most remote corners of the continent would need. Read the entire article at the Antarctic Sun web site (https://antarcticsun.usap.gov)

Antarctica is a big continent, and often researchers need to work in regions far away from the main research station. The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This week: The Lake Hoare Field Camp. Read the entire article at the Antarctic Sun web site (https://antarcticsun.usap.gov)

The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This week: Helo Ops. Without any network of paved roads, getting around Antarctica's rugged landscape is tough. Helicopters are the primary means to transport people and equipment to the near field. Read the entire article at the Antarctic Sun web site (https://antarcticsun.usap.gov)

The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This week: The Galley. It is no small feat to keep more than 800 hardworking people fed, especially when you're at the bottom of the world. Read the entire article at the Antarctic Sun web site (https://antarcticsun.usap.gov)

The Antarctic Sun Podcast is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This week, the Shuttles Department. Mass transit may not be one of the first things that comes to mind when thinking about operations on the icy continent, but without it McMurdo Station wouldn't function. Read the entire article at the Antarctic Sun web site (https://antarcticsun.usap.gov)

A team of scientists travel to the Antarctic Peninsula in hopes of witnessing the final act of the greatest ice shelf disintegration in recent memory. Read the entire article at the Antarctic Sun web site (https://antarcticsun.usap.gov)

The inaugural episode of the Antarctic Sun Podcast discusses how the waters around Antarctica seem to have reversed a troubling trend. Bucking predictions, observations now show that the Southern Ocean is pulling more carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere than ever recorded, which could have implications for predicting the rate of climate change. Read the entire article at the Antarctic Sun web site (https://antarcticsun.usap.gov)