The Antarctic Sun, a publication of the United States Antarctic Program, covers the first plane to land at the South Pole for the 2011-2012 austral summer. […]
First planes at the South Pole
Life at the Pole
Solstice at the South Pole
At the South Pole, the June solstice marks a very important shift in the season; it heralds the return of the sun. Needless to say, it warrants special celebration. This article by the Christian Science Monitor explains the festivities and the reason behind them. […]
South Pole Weekly Report: Week ending January 9
With all major IceCube construction completed, the on-ice population will see a sharp decrease, with 30 already scheduled to depart. Consequently, the IceTop headquarters, also known as the “Purple Palace,” has been emptied and disassembled. […]
South Pole Weekly Report: Week ending December 26
It was a beautiful Christmas Day, sunny and with no wind—perfect conditions for the Race Around the World. […]
The tip of the Neutrino research iceberg
A great take on traveling to the Pole and how IceCube is providing the infrastructure for a dark matter detector […]