Stories

September 9, 2020

MOSAiC Arctic expedition reaches North Pole

"On 19 August 2020, MOSAiC reached the North Pole after making an unplanned detour owing to lighter-than-usual sea ice conditions."

August 21, 2020

Nomination for German Radio Award

The Podcast “Frozen into the Arctic – with SWR on board the Research Vessel Polarstern” is 1 of 3 potential winners in the category “best innovation in the morning” of the German Radio Award!

August 3, 2020

“The Loneliest Place Has Become the Most Social Place”

Expedition into the ice: PhD student Linda Thielke explains how to prepare yourself for an Arctic expedition

July 31, 2020

DriftStories – 06: Snow, the great unknown

The amount of snow on the Arctic sea ice is a key factor influencing how quickly the ice grows, and when it begins melting in the spring.

July 24, 2020

An Active Arctic: Where Sea Ice Meets the Midnight Sun

"The first expedition of its kind, MOSAiC is an international mission exploring the Arctic climate system year-round, with more than 100 scientists and crew members from 20 nations living aboard the research vessel."