John's reflections on his ~30 years of Antarctica field research
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The MCM LTER was deeply saddened to learn that our founding PI, Dr. Robert Wharton passed away on September 18, 2012 .
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Diana's talk touched on Global Soil Problems, Nematodes, Deserts - to the Ice - Soil Biodiversity; - sending Diana and Ross soil that started us off on the ice and Bob's legacy - the LTER - Lake Hoare physical struc
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The history of astrobiological research in the McMurdo Dry Valleys and the connections to the LTER are touched in this seminar conducted by Peter Doran
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John Priscu's massive effort to explore the world beneath the Ross Ice Shelf has won an international award for his work in Antarctica.
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NPR science friday program. Features John Priscu and Diana Wall, covers questions like "What happens when the ice in Antarctica melts?"
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Antarctic salty soil sucks water out of atmosphere: Could it happen on Mars?(J. Levy, AG Fountain, K Welch and BW Lyons)
As posted:
he frigid McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica are a cold, polar desert, yet the sandy soils there are frequently dotted with moist patches in the spring despite a lack of snowmelt and no possibility of rain.
A new study, led by an Oregon State University geologist, has found that that the salty soils in the region actually suck moisture out of the atmosphere, raising the possibility that such a process could take place on Mars or on other planets.
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Antarctita as seen through the eyes of OHioans (features Berry Lyons and Diane McKnight)
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John Priscu on the challenges and opportunities on reaching Lake Vostok
Transcript follows:
IRA FLATOW, HOST:
This is SCIENCE FRIDAY, I'm Ira Flatow. Think of Antarctica as the world's largest ice cube. Ninety percent of the world's ice is locked up down there. But Antarctica is also home to one of the fastest-warming spots on the planet, the Antarctic Peninsula. That's the tip that points towards South America.
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Diane McKnight, lead PI of McMurdo Dry Valleys, NAE elected member for elucidating the interrelationship between natural organic matter and heavy metals in streams and lakes.
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Read about life, research, and everything, from our team members in Antarctica
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Abstract submission deadline for SCAR 2010, April 15
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MCM members are currently in the field. Read about life and research in Antarctica.
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Dr. Jill Mikucki from Dartmouth College describes ancient microbial communities living in Blood Falls below the Taylor Glacier
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Hassan Basagic from Portland State University describes the essential role of polar glaciers in supporting the bare-bones ecosystems in the Dry Valleys
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Meteorological Data can now be downloaded through the 07-08 season. Fryxell, Hoare and Bonney stations contain data through the extended season.
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Blood Falls and the Dry Valleys are featured on NASA's Earth Observatory website
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Basecamp website for project management is now available
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