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On Thin Ice: Life Onboard an Antarctic Icebreaker (Part 3)

On Thin Ice: Life Onboard an Antarctic Icebreaker (Part 3)

60-Second Science vor 2 Jahren

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how researchers live and work on a U.S. icebreaker making its way through the waters of West Antarctica.

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Life onboard the Nathaniel B. Palmer can be cramped and cold.
Chaotic work schedules and changing time zones can be disorienting,
and the isolation of Antarctica is hard to handle. Research,
routine and a mock trial with the god of the sea help these
scientists stay grounded. Stay tuned for the fourth and final
episode of this Friday Fascination: researchers reflect on the
emotional toll of witnessing climate change’s impact on Antarctica.
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