Dec 12, 2018

Two Contract Employees Die in Antarctica

Two fire technicians at the National Science Foundation's McMurdo Station in Antarctica have been pronounced dead following an incident at a generator building that powers a radio transmitter near the station. The incident, which still is under investigation, occurred on December 12th local time (McMurdo Station keeps New Zealand time). NSF is not releasing any personal information about the deceased at this time, next of kin have been notified.

Dec 5, 2018

A Presidential Commemoration

The U.S. flag flies at half staff over NSF's McMurdo Station, Antarctica to mark the passing of former President George H.W. Bush.

Dec 5, 2018

Spreading the Word About Antarctic Science

Peter Doran, a professor of geology and geophysics and the John Franks Endowed Chair at Louisiana State University - LSU (left), is interviewed by Wall Street Journal reporter, Daniela Hernandez (right), and videographer Alexander Hotz in front of Antarctica's Wilson Piedmont Glacier.

Dec 5, 2018

On the Eve of Antarctica Day: Conservation and Preservation

A view of the McMurdo Dry Valleys, the largest ice-free area on the continent. Named by the British Antarctic explorers of the early 20th century, the Dry Valleys were thought by them to be sterile and barren.

Nov 29, 2018

Building a Balloon Launcher

A bulldozer drags one of the two "high bays" for the Long Duration Balloon Facility near NSF's McMurdo Station, Antarctica into place.

Nov 29, 2018

Aerial Surveys in Antarctica's Dry Valleys

The SkyTEM antenna, an aerial sensor that is slung beneath a helicopter, is prepared for operations at a site in the McMurdo Dry Valleys called Round Mountain.