Podcasts about McMurdo Station

This episode is packed with your best economic ideas from around the world and a penguin interview. It all comes together in this final session of Summer School 2026.Pack your parka, we're headed to Antarctica. The continent nobody owns, but everyone benefits from and plenty of economic activity if you know where to look.First, we'll travel back in time to the late 1970s when NPR was a scrappy young network, with a synth soundtrack, and tons of heart. Science reporter Ira Flatow took a trip to the South Pole that put NPR on the news industry map. We'll hear an excerpt where he brings us along through what life is like on the ice, including a memorable interview with the wildlife.Then we look inside McMurdo Station, the largest human settlement and research base on Antarctica to hear from a listener who managed the store at the base back in the 1980s. Normal retail rules do not apply. We'll also speak with an economist who has estimated the continent's monetary value, while asking questions like “why put a price tag on this uninhabitable land”? She makes the case we should consider the environmental benefit as a service.But, we can't let the episode and the series wrap without marking our achievements! You did it! As part of our graduation celebration, we hear from your fellow members of the summer school class of 2026. Listeners like you who have written in from around the globe with provocative economic ideas that could make life better for all of us if we just have the will to do it. Man did you all deliver on sending in ideas. We've curated our favorites. Way better than speeches.And don't forget your totally real, but not legal, diploma by taking our short online test. Don't worry if you need a refresher, catch up on past seasons of Planet Money Summer School here.Featured Episodes:The unexpected sounds of Antarctica (1979)A visit to McMurdo Station in Antarctica (1979)Featured Terms:Ecosystem as a service Consórcios (a type of ROSCA, a Rotating Savings and Credit Association)Social housingNatural capitalSupport:NPR+ (sponsor-free listening & bonus episodes) And please click “follow” in your podcast app so you don't miss an episode. NPR+Read: Our book: Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life (Audiobook here) Our weekly longform Planet Money newsletterOur weekly Indicator link round-up newsletterFollow: InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookThis episode of Planet Money Summer School is hosted by Robert Smith. It was produced by Schuyler Swenson and Sophia Paliza-Carre and edited by Planet Money Executive Producer Alex Goldmark. It was fact-checked by Charlotte Isidore and engineered by Annlie Huang.Music: NPR Source Audio - “Caroldine”, “Pomp And Circumstance March No. 1 Allegro con molto”, “Bismuth Bossa”, “Rumba Cotidiana”, Moons of Saturn”, “Column and Law”, “Our Son the Potter”, “Hutter”, “And So It Goes | 10penny Organ”.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. Planet Money's perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

You may have heard about the recent and extraordinary midwinter rescue mission that took place in Antarctica.  Flying into temperatures of -43°C and complete darkness, the Australian aviation crew behind the rescue landed at McMurdo Station to carry out an urgent medical evacuation of a US expedition member from the station.  And there's a lovely Clare connection too, through Captain Louise Robertson, who was part of the crew behind the rescue mission.  Louise is connected to the Banner County through her grandparents, Paddy Duggan from Ballina/Killaloe and Bridget Quinn from Ruane/Tubber, who both hailed from County Clare.  Alan Morrissey was delighted to be joined by Captain Louise Robertson to learn more. Photo (c) James Moore from Getty Images Pro via Canva

Patreon/Supercast Special Release – Bonus – Living Beyond the OCD Loop with Ally Kristan (302) This is a sneak peek of our episode with Ally Kristan, and part two of our three part series on OCD – available only on our Premium Supercast and Patreon platforms. For as little as $5/month you can have access to special releases like this one, first-to-know about upcoming events and discounts and an ad-free feed. Click here to join & finish the episode!! What is OCD really like beyond the stereotypes? In part two of our three part series on deepening the understanding OCD, Marine biologist and author Ally Kristan shares her lifelong experience living with OCD, challenging common misconceptions that reduce the disorder to cleanliness or organization. Ally discusses the intrusive thoughts, compulsions, shame, and relentless search for certainty that characterize OCD, as well as the relief of finally receiving a diagnosis and effective support. Together, Ally and Dr. Ann Kelley explore themes of control, uncertainty, mindfulness, relationships, self-compassion, and how healing can come from understanding—not fighting—the parts of ourselves that struggle. The episode offers an honest, hopeful look at living with OCD and finding ways to transform fear into meaning and connection. “We’re not out of touch with reality. We know that what we’re doing doesn’t make sense, but we just can’t help doing it anyway.” – Ally Kristan Time Stamps for Bonus – Living Beyond the OCD Loop with Ally Kristan (302) 06:34 Personal journey: Discovering my OCD 11:34 Therapeutic insights: The role of specialists 16:19 The OCD loop: Understanding the cycle 23:01 Transforming OCD: Finding positive outlets 31:03 Radical acceptance and its challenges 35:10 Finding Authenticity in Confrontation 42:23 Transforming compulsions into positive rituals 52:28 The balance of reassurance in relationships 55:59 The intersection of OCD and career choices 58:00 Lessons from penguins: Resilience and love 01:00:54 Conservation concerns: The krill catastrophe 01:07:28 Coping tools and resources for OCD About our Guest – Ally Kristan  Ally Kristan is a marine conservation biologist, Antarctic expert and OCD advocate originally from Raleigh, North Carolina. She holds a B.S. in Marine Biology from UNC Wilmington and an M.S. in Oceanography & Coastal Sciences from Louisiana State University. A salient voice for wildlife protection, Ally has appeared in National Public Radio (NPR), National Audubon Society and Hakai Magazine. Her work has brought her from a sea turtle hospital in North Carolina to whale watch boats in Maui to raucous seabird colonies in Florida, then from the U.S. National Science Foundation in Washington D.C. to McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Ally now resides on the North Carolina coast where, when not working in the lab, she can be found amongst animals.   Resources for Living Beyond the OCD Loop with Ally Kristan (302) Ally Kristan’s website – Additional resources & information Get your copy of her book, “Braving the Waves” here!! Looking for our Upcoming Events? Click here!! Our Beyond Attachment Styles course is available NOW! Learn how your nervous system, your mind, and your relationships work together in a fascinating dance, shaping who you are and how you connect with others. Earn 6 Continuing Education Credits – Available at Checkout Online, Self-Paced, Asynchronous Learning with Quarterly Live Q&A’s

Ever dreamed of trading your commute for a view of the South Pole? In this clip from Si, Lana & The Breakfast Club, the team dives into the fascinating world of Antarctica job opportunities. We break down the latest roles opening up on the ice, from scientific support and trades to hospitality and logistics. If you've ever wondered what it actually takes to work in Antarctica, how to apply, and what life is really like in one of the most remote places on Earth, this is a must-listen. Discover the requirements for a season at Scott Base or McMurdo Station and see if you’re ready for the ultimate career adventure.

Remember that whiteout in deep playa? That prepared you for a NASA mission to space, maybe. Andie Grace talks with Samuel M. Coniglio, aka Ranger Spacecat, and Spaceman Sam. He isn't just a ten-year Black Rock Ranger and a veteran of the legendary Neverwas Haul (that three-story Victorian house on wheels)... He's a writer, inventor, and futurist who worked on the Space Shuttle and the ISS. From his Zero-G cocktail glass, to his book about making offworld living worth living, he studies creature comforts in extreme environments.  Stuart Mangrum opens the show with a look at the Lunar Codex, an ambitious project placing the art of 50,000 Earthlings (including Burners!) into permanent archives on the Moon. Then, Sam and Andie spacewalk into why "civilizing a barbaric situation" is a human need, whether its serving fancy tea in a mud storm, or grilling chicken on a space station. Hear about radical self-reliance, orbital infrastructure, and why—if we're going to Mars—we'd better bring decent coffee… and a bucket. "Burning Man is just like going to Las Vegas on Mars. You have to learn how to live on Mars first before you enjoy the parties. It's survival first, party second… The Burning Man org learned we have to have toilets, roads, and support systems. NASA probably should learn from you guys." retro-futurist.com spacemansam.substack.com obtainiumworks.net nss.org/book-review-creature-comforts-in-space youtube.com/@spaceman.sam.coniglio LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG

I linked up with Levi through my best friend since High School. Levi's dad owns one of the biggest garage door companies in Orange County. Levi started his own company and was offered government contract jobs in Antarctica at McMurdo Station. Levi has no skin in the game I didn't mention anything about Flat vs Globe before our conversation. I just wanted a raw uncut conversation to flow how it flowed. So, I also want Flat earthers to know that we need to be prepared to find out how this works on a Flat Earth/Biblilcal Earth model. We cant continue to say its fake just because it doesn't work on the Gleasons Map. God never provided us with a Gleasons map or an AE Map nor does the Bible claim that Antarctica is the boundaries of the Biblical Earth.Josh Monday Christian and Conspiracy Podcast Ep. 353How to Support the ministry: $5.99 a monthpatreon.com/JoshMondayChristianandConspiracyPodcastJoin the Patreon here: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Joshmonday_podcastGo fund me for Punta Arenas Trip Flat Earth Experiment: https://gofund.me/21ca67d84If you want to donate to the Ministry CashAPP:https://cash.app/$JoshmondaymusicPaul and Crystals links: https://thetinfoilhatfactory.com/Youtube: ⁠@joshmondaymusicandpodcast ⁠Tips for the show to Support our Ministry:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joshmondayCoffeeMug Is Available email me your mailing address Joshmonday⁠@rocketmail.com ⁠Please subscribe to our Spotify and You Tube Channel Joshmondaymusic and Podcast and help us grow so we can keep on spreading the good news. To all of our current and future subscribers thank you for your time, we appreciate you. Please do us a favor subscribe to our You Tube Channel, hit that bell, share, like and comment below on our You tube. Please leave us a 5-Star review on Apple and Spotify.Check out my new show Sunday Service and Wednesday Brought to you by Cult of Conspiracy Podcast. On Cult of Conspiracy Spotify, Patreon and Apple Podcast Channel.Join the study as I go deep into the Bible. Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. Romans 10:17.Posted Just nowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/josh-monday-christian-and-conspiracy-podcast--6611118/support.

Lt. Col. (Ch) Peter Landers, 126th Air Refueling Wing, chaplain, joins us from McMurdo Station, Antarctica. In part two of our conversation he discusses his how he spent his time on Antarctica, traveling there and how he's helped people through the most difficult times in their lives there. The Yellow Ribbon Pre-Deployment Event is Monday, March 9 at Scott Event Center. Registration is open to all airmen deploying in 2026 https://dvidshub.net/r/19pvyt We are getting new phones and phone numbers on campus, here is the new number to Military and Family Readiness 618-229-9035, call them to register for the free deployment financial briefing Feb. 19. Linda Schuh and Gator email: Linda.Schuh.1@us.af.mil MilTax: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/taxprep/

Lt. Col. (Ch) Peter Landers, 126th Air Refueling Wing, chaplain, is our guest, he joins us from McMurdo Station, Antarctica. In part 1 of our conversation tells us about the Support Forces Antarctica and ministering not only to the military, but, also, to the scientists there. You can catch part 2 this time next week. Jessica Pohlsander - Personal Financial Counselor 618-256-8666 or email pfc.scott@magellanfederal.com Reach out to Linda Schuh and Gator linda.schuh.1@us.af.mil

Today is the December solstice – the start of winter in the northern hemisphere. It’s the darkest time of the year – many hours of darkness for watching the stars. But it’s also a great time for space science in Antarctica, where it’s daylight around the clock. NASA launches high-altitude balloons from a base near McMurdo Station, the continent’s largest settlement. Their payloads can keep an eye on the heavens for weeks as they circle around the south pole. When their work is done, they parachute to the ice. Scientists from the United States, Japan, and other countries hunt for meteorites in Antarctica. There aren’t more meteorites there, but on the ice, there’s a good chance that almost any rock came from beyond Earth. Over the decades, tens of thousands of meteorites have been found there. Astronomers take advantage of the daylight to repair and upgrade telescopes at the south pole. The collection includes instruments that study the “afterglow” of the Big Bang. The instruments can operate even in daylight, but the southern summer is the only time to do most of the maintenance work. The south pole also is home to IceCube – a collection of thousands of light detectors frozen in the ice. They look for neutrinos – particles that tell us about some of the most energetic events in the universe. IceCube can also operate all year – even under the midnight sun at the south pole. Script by Damond Benningfield

Happy Thanksgiving Bus One! We're missing the parade and football game today because we're on a mission to make it to McMurdo Station in Antarctica before the big Thanksgiving feast! Steven leads Alec, Aidan, and Cooper through the frigid terrain with the coldest questions we've seen yet! And let's hope the THING doesn't find us...

In this episode, a conversation with Bri Lee, the acclaimed and bestselling author of Eggshell Skull and The Work, and of a new novel, Seed. Mitchell is a brilliant biologist, committed to the environment and the growing global antinatalist movement. For one month each year he lives with his colleague Frances in a utopia of radical equality and scientific dedication in Antarctica. They are concluding the Anarctos Project: a seed vault in an isolated, secret location. It is a biodiversity insurance policy against humanity's devastating effects on the rapidly warming planet. But when their helicopter doesn't pick them up, and strange things begin to happen, their faith in science is suddenly not enough. Mitchell has been keeping big secrets - from Frances and from himself. The ice haunts him with memories of a devastating betrayal and questions of legacy and fairness crowd his mind. If they don't get back to McMurdo Station before the last flight home they face a long dark polar winter together. Alone. As the days get shorter, these two people of firm logic and reason begin finding fault lines in their perfect social experiment. Thrilling, original and almost unbearably suspenseful, Seed offers an uneasy glimpse into isolation, love and our worst fears.

//The Wire//2000Z August 7, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: UNITED AIRLINES SUFFERS IT OUTAGE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, CAUSING NATIONWIDE GROUND STOP. DISSENT GROWS IN CANADA AS WILDFIRE RESPONSE RESTRICTS LAND ACCESS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-Antarctica: An emergency medical evacuation was carried out overnight at McMurdo Station by the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Three researchers fell ill with an undisclosed illness, prompting their evacuation under hazardous weather conditions.Canada: Concern is growing following governmental policies allegedly intended to combat wildfires. Most hiking trails on public lands are off limits throughout the nation, and even private land owners have been "urged" to not hike on their own land. A hotline has also been established for Canadians to report their fellow citizens to the government for breaking the rules and hiking in the woods. Analyst Comment: Supporters of the lockdowns say this move is intended to reduce the number of arsonists in the woods, and also reduces the number of vehicles in wilderness areas, since the hot exhaust pipes on vehicles are sometimes causes of wildfires. Opponents of these policies state the practice doesn't actually reduce wildfire risk but actually just serves to further totalitarianism. Similar bans have been implemented over the years, with the most recent taking place in 2023.-HomeFront-USA: Yesterday evening an outage of IT systems at United Airlines caused a brief nationwide ground stop for most United aircraft. The airline specifically stated that the outage was not the result of a cyberattack, but rather an error on their part. Nevertheless, systems were offline (and flights delayed) for several hours while a fix was being implemented.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comment: In Georgia, a brief update from base personnel has confirmed that all five soldiers wounded during yesterday's shooting at Fort Stewart are expected to survive, with three soldiers undergoing surgery overnight. So far no motive has been made public regarding the shooting, however base personnel did confirm that Sgt. Radford conducted the attack at his workplace.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

Two small stories about two cold nights in different parts of the world. 11:45 p.m. in Oulu was written by Anne Korkeakivi, and 2:30 a.m. in McMurdo Station was written by Elizabeth Endicott. Both essays were edited by Tusshara Nalakumar Srilatha and originally appeared in Off Assignment. Elizabeth Endicott is a writer based in Denver, and Anne Korkeakivi is the author of the novels Shining Sea and An Unexpected Guest.

We know you got your eye on your summer vacation so join us as we go down to the island paradise of...Antarctica. We chat with Erin Heard, the station manager for the National Science Foundation's McMurdo Station. Erin tells us about every day life during the winter season at the base. Listen on how easy it was to find a job in Antarctica, the projects that come through there, and the community at the station. Sit back, chill, and learn about life on the continent. We also interview the youngest man to ever step foot on the moon, discuss a terrible guest from a few weeks ago,  Mike has the worst super power, and Scott's discusses whether or not 1-800-Bad-Girl is still active.  A great week  Have a listen!

Opposition leader Peter Dutton says nuclear energy is the cheapest, most consistent and cleanest energy around.  But if that's the case, then what to make of the dirty history of 'Nukey Poo', a little-known nuclear reactor that was built in our region in the 1960s?  Today, climate and energy correspondent Mike Foley fact checks the Opposition's claims about nuclear energy, and delves into the latest poll about what voters want and how this might impact the Coalition's desire to usher in nuclear energy, And later, national environment and climate editor Nick O'Malley on what happened at ‘Nukey Poo', and the cancer cases linked to it.Credits: The Federal File and U.S Navy/Atomic Energy Commission on the installation of 'Nukey Poo'. PeriScope Film and the Antartic nuclear reactor at McMurdo Station. Further reading: Mike Foley's 'Nuclear debate is getting heated, but whose energy plan stacks up?' Nick O'Malley and 'The dirty history of Nukey Poo, the reactor that soiled the Antartic.' Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton says nuclear energy is the cheapest, most consistent and cleanest energy around.  But if that's the case, then what to make of the dirty history of 'Nukey Poo', a little-known nuclear reactor that was built in our region in the 1960s?  Today, climate and energy correspondent Mike Foley fact checks the Opposition's claims about nuclear energy, and delves into the latest poll about what voters want and how this might impact the Coalition's desire to usher in nuclear energy, And later, national environment and climate editor Nick O'Malley on what happened at ‘Nukey Poo', and the cancer cases linked to it.Credits: The Federal File and U.S Navy/Atomic Energy Commission on the installation of 'Nukey Poo'. PeriScope Film and the Antartic nuclear reactor at McMurdo Station. Further reading: Mike Foley's 'Nuclear debate is getting heated, but whose energy plan stacks up?' Nick O'Malley and 'The dirty history of Nukey Poo, the reactor that soiled the Antartic.' Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com   This week, we are joined by Jenn Kunze who is going to share her tale of spending time living and working as a sous chef at McMurdo Station in Antarctica for 6 months. Jen spent the fall of 2023 through March of 2024 down in Antartica and got to experience a bunch of cool adventures while at McMurdo. We will learn a little about her background and she will tell some stories about what it takes to live in one of the most remote areas of the world. All this plus rabies news, The Longest Day Hike for Alzheimer's event is this weekend, Mount Everest News, and Stomp sets a Pemi Loop FKT for being the first and fastest hiker to carry a pool noodle on the route  Jenn's Antarctica Photos  This weeks Higher Summit Forecast   Topics 2024 The Longest Day - 48 Peaks Stomp continues to open beer with his teeth Summits for Cindy Fundraiser Squam Ridge Race Registration is now open Teenager earns enough money playing minecraft to pay for an expedition to climb Mount Everest Controversy in China over a pipe discovered supplying water to a waterfall Singer gets bit by a bat in Spain Glider crashes near Cannon Mountain this weekend  Bad Dad Jokes Recent Hikes - Stomp visits Quincy Bog and completes a single day Pemi Loop while carrying a pool noodle. Notable Hikes Guest of the Week - Jenn Kunze - living and working in Antarctica    Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree Hiker Celebration at RekLis - Saturday June 8th Don't open bottles with your teeth Summits for Cindy Fundraiser Event - August 15 to 18 Squam Ridge Race registration open 18 y/o youtuber chronicles his Everest summit China put in a pipe to draw water into a tourist waterfall so the flow would continue during dry season Rabies news - Taylor Momsen bitten by a bat onstage in Spain Rescue of crashed glider pilot Quincy Bog Trail map and general information McMurdo Station in Antarctica Blog Post about working in Antarctica Transport and infrastructure jobs Medical Jobs Food, retail, support jobs Engineering and IT Jobs Operations and Logistics Jobs Sponsors, Friends  and Partners 24th Annual Seek the Peak Welcome Back to Fieldstone Kumbucha CS Instant Coffee 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

What EXACTLY is going on in Antarctica, anyway? Why are we humans down there, and what are we actually doing? These are huge questions that we'll answer throughout episodes of Antarctica Did That For Me, but in this episode, you'll get a overview of what's shakin' in Antarctica. In this episode, we provide an overview of Antarctica, including the Antarctic Treaty and the purpose of scientific research in the region. We discuss surprising science projects happening in Antarctica, such as the IceCube project and research on volcanoes.  Then, we delve into life at McMurdo Station, the continent's largest base, covering topics like housing, food, and recreation. We also explore the operations and logistics involved in supporting the station, including transportation, supplies, and waste management.  Liked this show? PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW! Reviews help folks who might be interested find out about us. ⁠You can get our free quick start guide to apply to jobs in Antarctica here!⁠ Follow us: Instagram: https://bit.ly/ADTFMIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/ADTFMFB LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ADTFMLI TikTok: https://bit.ly/ADTFMTT Website: https://bit.ly/ADTFM Follow Keri at Simply Antarctica: TikTok: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaTT Instagram: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaFB Follow Cassa: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/CassaGrantLI Instagram: https://bit.ly/CassaGrantIG Website: https://bit.ly/cassagrant

IMEG's Peter Monroe joins this episode of The Future Built Smarter to share the experiences of his recent site visit to Antarctica. A former client executive and a structural engineer for 55 years, Peter made the journey from Denver to Antarctica in early 2024 to visit a project at McMurdo Station, a National Science Foundation research facility on Ross Island. McMurdo is undergoing extensive updates, and Peter's visit was to observe the structural construction of the station's new dormitory, one of two buildings for which IMEG has provided structural construction documents.   Established in 1955, McMurdo consists of numerous buildings and infrastructure of varying sizes and functions, many that are no longer used, others that will be replaced and consolidated into more efficient modern facilities. “I've been telling people the best way to describe it is like some of the old mining towns here in Colorado or out in California that are half abandoned,” Peter says of his first impressions of McMurdo. He also discusses the added challenges of design and construction in the Antarctic—extreme weather and permafrost, materials logistics, limited construction seasons—and key takeaways from the dormitory project. “Generally, we made good decisions,” he says, adding that there were many lessons learned to apply to the core building—the next project IMEG will design for the NSF. “The dormitory is one of their first major projects and hopefully the lessons transfer.”  While he was scheduled to be at McMurdo for six days, bad weather and airplane mechanical issues extended his stay to 12 days. That allowed him to be present for the dormitory “topping off” ceremony—the hoisting and placement of the final structural steel beam, which he signed along with the other project team partners who were present. The additional days also gave him extra time to explore and take photos and videos of the Antarctic's native residents. “One of the days, there were two little Adelie penguins walking down the road and we were all standing there watching them. Another day the big emperor penguins came in and there was probably 50, 60, or 70 of them.”   The Antarctica trip will always stand out among Peter's career highlights and is decidedly his farthest site visit ever—eclipsing a past visit to Saudi Arabia and easily outdistancing anything else. “For something that was in Denver, I'd leave the office in the morning, go out, and be back before lunch.”   Watch a video of Peter Monroe's Antarctica site visit. 

Antartica is the most remote continent on the planet. So how's the internet connection? We find out from a person actually living there at McMurdo Station. We breakdown Apple's Q2 2024 earnings announcement. And Seattle based Hubble Network has successfully established a Bluetooth connection directly to a satellite.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Craig Porter, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, JoeShow notes here.

Antartica is the most remote continent on the planet. So how's the internet connection? We find out from a person actually living there at McMurdo Station. We breakdown Apple's Q2 2024 earnings announcement. And Seattle based Hubble Network has successfully established a Bluetooth connection directly to a satellite. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Craig Porter, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Amos To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

In this captivating episode of our podcast, join hosts Michael VanDervort and Robin Schooling as they dive into an extraordinary conversation with Marie Lobbezoo, sharing her unparalleled journey at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Dubbed "The Penguin Episode," this installment takes you on an icy adventure to the most remote corners of the Earth. Marie opens up about her recent work experience, revealing the challenges and wonders of living and working in the Antarctic's harsh, yet mesmerizing environment. From daily routines amidst snow and ice to unexpected encounters with the region's iconic penguins, this episode offers a rare glimpse into life at the edge of the world. Tune in to be transported to the icy realms of Antarctica, where science, survival, and penguins intersect in the most fascinating ways.  

Temperature dropping... monsters closing in... frozen... with fear... On assignment with the U.S. Coast Guard at Antarctica's McMurdo Station, Max and Cory review classic monster movies of the South Pole. Thanks for listening, friends! If you like what you hear, please leave a rating and review. You can also drop us a line at campkaiju@gmail.com and visit ⁠⁠campkaijumoviereviews.com⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠, and Instagram (@camp_kaiju) for more monster movie content. We'll see ya next time for content on JAWS: THE REVENGE (1987) and THE UNTAMED (2016) Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Reviews; The Thing (1982, dir. John Carpenter) Movie Review. Hosted by Max Hannam, Cory Stewart, Vincent S. Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

Feeling cold yet? What's that... thing outside the window? On assignment with the U.S. Coast Guard at Antarctica's McMurdo Station, Max and Cory review classic monster movies of the South Pole. Thanks for listening, friends! If you like what you hear, please leave a rating and review. You can also drop us a line at campkaiju@gmail.com and visit ⁠⁠campkaijumoviereviews.com⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠, and Instagram (@camp_kaiju) for more monster movie content. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Reviews; The Thing (2011, dir. Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.) Movie Review. Hosted by Max Hannam, Cory Stewart, Vincent S. Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

It's winter where we are. What are the coldest, most teeth-chattering, brrrr-iest of all the 100 sanctioned Burning Man events around the world?FrostBurn is one, and its participants make it happen in the dead of winter on purpose, annually since 2008. Subzero temperatures, rain, sleet, snow and sometimes sunshine. Why? Because they can.It kinda makes the media look silly for making a big deal out of a little rain at Black Rock City.When the costumes are nothing less than comfy snow pants, when everyone is on the buddy system to ensure they survive the weather, no energy is wasted on facades and FOMO. At FrostBurn people collaborate on Radical Self-reliance, Communal Effort, and all those cultural practices that got us where we are today. Bexx is an event lead at FrostBurn, and still finds time to play music in the Black Rock Philharmonic Orchestra and write academic papers about Black Rock City. She tells tales to kbot and Stuart of a winter wonderland happily crafted by hearty Burners. Share the warmth.www.frostburn.orgBurningMan.org: Programs: Philosophical Center: AcademicsAural Substance: An Ethnographic Exploration of Regional Burn Soundscapes (ACADEMIA) LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG

Nick has spent a good chunk of his adult life on an island off the coast of Antarctica at McMurdo Station. He's a cool guy who is living an extraordinary life in a humble, low-key way. I'm really glad to have met him and, with any luck, we'll be neighbors before too long! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Live from the South Pole! No, really. On assignment with the U.S. Coast Guard at Antarctica's McMurdo Station, Max and Cory review classic monster movies of this frozen frontier. Thanks for listening, friends! If you like what you hear, please leave a rating and review. You can also drop us a line at campkaiju@gmail.com and visit ⁠campkaijumoviereviews.com⁠, ⁠Letterboxd⁠, and Instagram (@camp_kaiju) for more monster movie content. Catch ya next week for EVIL DEAD RISE (2023); with additional FROZEN WITH FEAR installments to come! Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Reviews. Alien vs. Predator (2004, dir. Paul W.S. Anderson) Movie Review. Hosted by Max Hannam, Cory Stewart, Vincent S. Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

Astronomers who study the material between the stars are ready to “go for the gusto.” They're planning to launch a telescope aboard a giant balloon. If everything goes as planned, it'll loop around Antarctica for up to four months, staring deep into the Milky Way and a companion galaxy. The mission is known as GUSTO. It'll monitor the sky at far-infrared wavelengths. Water vapor in Earth's atmosphere absorbs those wavelengths, so the only way to study them is to climb above the atmosphere. GUSTO will do so with a super-pressure balloon. After launch from McMurdo Station, it'll climb to about 120,000 feet. It'll circle around the continent, eventually drifting over the Southern Ocean. Scientists will track it with satellites. The mission's goal is to study the ISM — the interstellar medium — the wisps of gas and dust between the stars. Studying this material can help scientists trace the lifecycle of the stars. Stars are born from giant clouds of gas and dust. As they age, they spew out winds of particles that add to the ISM. And when they die, they expel most of their gas back into space, where the cycle starts all over again. The big challenge for GUSTO may be the weather. The balloon can't be launched in high winds. A precursor mission in 2012 couldn't launch until its eighth try. And a second test, the following year, couldn't get off at all. So GUSTO will need calm winds to soar into the Antarctic sky.  Script by Damond Benningfield Support McDonald Observatory

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Sept. 29 at 7:06 a.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is in a familiar position with little time left to prevent a government shutdown: It's effectively paralyzed as conservatives feud with Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The California congressman has pushed his Republican conference to embrace a short-term spending plan that would include a sweeping Republican proposal for the southern border. But a small group of hard-line conservatives has defied McCarthy's leadership in a quest to get rid of stopgap funding plans even if it means a government shutdown. The conflict has resulted in a House Republican conference struggling to pass spending legislation just as government funding expires. The deadline is Saturday. WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have spent more than six hours making their case for pursuing an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden. They launched their first hearing Thursday promising to “provide accountability” as they probe the family's finances and the lucrative business dealings of Biden's son Hunter. Republicans so far have shown no hard evidence of wrongdoing by the president, and key witnesses said they do not yet see hard evidence of impeachable offenses. It all comes just before a potential government shutdown. The White House called the hearing a “baseless stunt.” Oversight Chairman James Comer later issued subpoenas for additional Biden family bank records. The National Weather Service is warning of heavy rains and the chance of flooding in the Northeast, including New York City and Connecticut. HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii authorities are looking for a man who fled with a handgun after getting into a scuffle while trying to talk to soldiers at an Army base. No shots were fired but the Army treated it as an “active shooter situation” and two military bases on Oahu went into lockdown for several hours. The Army is working with the Honolulu Police Department to find the suspect, who is still at large. Wheeler Army Airfield also went into lockdown. Schofield Barracks is on Oahu and is about 20 miles north of Honolulu. It hosts the 25th Infantry Division and the 8th Theater Sustainment Command. QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Authorities in Pakistan say at least 52 people were killed and nearly 70 wounded after a powerful bomb exploded in a crowd of people celebrating the Prophet Muhammad's birthday in the southwest of the country. The bombing, one of the deadliest in recent years, occurred in Mastung, a district in Baluchistan province, an area that has witnessed scores of attacks by insurgents. Videos showed an area near a mosque strewn with the shoes of the dead and wounded. Some of the bodies had been covered with bedsheets. Two people were killed in a separate blast at a mosque in the northwest. A champion is crowned in the American League East, the Mariners win a crucial game with a late inning rally, the Blue Jays now have a firm hold on the American League's second wild card spot, the race for the final two wild card spots in the National League remains tight with weather adding a wrinkle to the already tension filled race, and the Lions move to 3-1. On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are making the case for pursuing an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden. They launched their first hearing Thursday with testimony from outside experts in tax law, criminal investigations and constitutional legal theory. It's a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as as they try to link the business dealings of Biden's son, Hunter, to the president. But so far they have no hard evidence of wrongdoing by the president. it comes just before a potential government shutdown. Oversight Chairman James Comer says they want to “provide accountability” to Americans. But Democrats argued Donald Trump who is Biden's chief rival in 2024 is egging them on, with no evidence of Biden wrongdoing. THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Police in the Netherlands say a lone gunman wearing a bulletproof vest opened fire in an apartment and a hospital in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam, killing three people, including a 14-year-old girl. The shooting sent patients and medics fleeing the Erasmus Medical Center in downtown Rotterdam, including some who were wheeled out of the building in beds. Police Chief Fred Westerbeke says the shooter was a 32-year-old student from Rotterdam. He was arrested at the hospital carrying a firearm. The suspect's identity has not been released, and the motive for the shootings remains under investigation. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, extending its sturdy performance in the face of higher interest rates, the government said Thursday, leaving its previous estimate unchanged. The second-quarter expansion of the nation's gross domestic product — its total output of goods and services — marked a modest deceleration from the economy's 2.2% annual growth from January through March. Consumer spending, business investment and state and local government outlays drove the second-quarter economic expansion. The economy and job market have shown surprising resilience even as the Federal Reserve has dramatically raised interest rates to combat inflation, which last year hit a four-decade high. SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Pentagon says that the American soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas more than two months ago was whisked to a Texas Army base for medical checks and interviews after his return to the U.S. North Korea abruptly announced a day earlier that it would expel Pvt. Travis King. The White House says his return was organized with the help of ally Sweden and rival China. While officials have said King is in good health and the immediate focus will be on caring for him and reintegrating him into U.S. society, his troubles are likely far from over. King ran into the North while on a civilian tour of a border village on July 18. Lawmakers probing the cause of last month's deadly Maui wildfire did not get many answers during Thursday's congressional hearing on the role the electrical grid played in the disaster. Hawaii's top public utility officials and the president of Hawaiian Electric testified in the hearing about the role the electrical grid played in last month's deadly Maui wildfire. Hawaiian Electric president Shelee Kimura promised to provide the committee with more details about the timeline that day. The Lahaina fire killed at least 97 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings. It erupted on Aug. 8, when strong winds appeared to cause a Hawaiian Electric power line to fall, igniting dry brush and grass near a large subdivision. WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — From Sunday, workers at the main United States base in Antarctica will no longer be able to walk into a bar and order a beer, after the federal agency overseeing the research program decided to stop serving alcohol. The National Science Foundation says researchers and support staff can still buy a weekly ration of alcohol from the McMurdo Station store. But the changes could prove significant because the bars have been central to social life in the isolated environment. The changes come as concerns grow that sexual misconduct has been allowed to flourish at McMurdo. An investigation by The Associated Press last month uncovered a pattern of women who said their claims of sexual harassment and assault were minimized by their employers. BOSTON (AP) — A California man has pleaded guilty to arranging hundreds of sham marriages in an effort to circumvent immigration laws. That is according to federal prosecutors. Forty-nine-year-old Marcialito Biol Benitez, a Philippine national living in Los Angeles, pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to commit marriage fraud and immigration document fraud. U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper scheduled sentencing for Jan. 10. The U.S. attorney's office in Boston said Benitez operated a large-scale marriage fraud agency in which he arranged marriages between foreign nationals and American citizens. Prosecutors alleged the agency charged up to $35,000 to submit false paperwork substantiating the sham marriages. NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood actors will resume negotiations with studios and streaming services next week. The announcement Wednesday comes the same day that a nearly five-month writers strike formally ended. That strike's end quickly led to announcements that TV's late-night hosts would return to the air by Monday. That's the same day negotiators from the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists will resume talks on a new contract. They've been on strike more than two months, leading to a complete shutdown of movie and film productions. This week's end to the writers strike raised hopes that a deal with actors could be reached soon. LONDON (AP) — Michael Gambon, the Irish-born actor knighted for his long and storied career on the stage and screen and who gained admiration from a new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” films, has died. He was 82. A statement by his family, issued by his publicist on Thursday, said he died following “a bout of pneumonia.” While the Potter role raised Gambon's international profile and found him a huge audience, he had long been recognized as one of Britain's leading actors. His work spanned TV, theater, film and radio over five decades. He was cast as the much-loved Dumbledore after his predecessor, Richard Harris, died in 2002. DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera's career will end with the Detroit Tigers on Sunday against Cleveland at Comerica Park, where a sold-out crowd will include a few thousands fans paying for standing-room only tickets to cheer for him one more time. The 12-time All-Star leaves the game with quite a legacy. The popular player has also provided a desperately needed jolt of joy in his native Venezuela during a crisis that has pushed millions into poverty and compelled 7.3 million people to migrate. Cabrera has put himself in the conversation with all-time greats at the plate. NEW YORK (AP) — Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, H.E.R., Chris Stapleton, St. Vincent and New Edition will perform at this fall's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which will be broadcast live for the first time. The ceremony will be live on Disney+ on Nov. 3 and streamable afterward. ABC will air a special featuring performance highlights and standout moments on Jan. 1. The inductees this year include Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius, Kate Bush and the late George Michael. Nominees were voted on by more than 1,000 artists, historians and music industry professionals. The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service, a quarter century after the birth of a concept that obliterated Blockbuster video stores while providing a springboard into video streaming that has transformed entertainment. The DVD service that has been steadily shrinking in the shadow of Netflix's video streaming service will shut down after its five remaining distribution centers mail out their final discs Friday to the fewer than 1 million remaining subscribers. It marks the end of a service that began when a first-class stamp cost 32 cents, less than half today's price, and went on make its red-and-white envelopes a welcome sight in mailboxes. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is a senior producer for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. Learn more here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tara Sweeney is a United States Air Force Academy graduate, a Space Camp Hall of Fame inductee, a corporate leader in advanced technology test and evaluation events, a former crew member on parabolic research flights, a private pilot, and a graduate of SpaceKind training. She has been instrumental in establishing and executing the Cosmic Odyssey Scholarship as a mentor to Niko Blanks. In addition to being a proven leader, entrepreneur, and STEM mentor to many organizations, individuals, and students, Tara is a field geologist who recently returned from a 102-day Antarctic science expedition to McMurdo Station, the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, Thwaites Glacier, and the McMurdo Dry Valleys. She is currently working on PhD research related to rocket seismology, impact cratering, and field techniques and technology in preparation for extravehicular activity on the lunar surface.  As a matter of fact, Tara Sweeny and her team laid out the largest number of seismometers in the history of Antarctic exploration and scientific achievement (deploying 457 seismometers)! Why is this important to Tara? In her current research as a Ph. D candidate, she's investigating using a similar seismic array on the Moon, on Mars, to understand the human influences of our presence on other planetary bodies and here at home. We discuss how seismometers work, Antarctica adventures, Moonquakes, Earthquakes, and Marsquakes, milkshakes and being wicked awesome!    Where to find Tara  On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sweeneytl  On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/taralsweeney/  More Wicked Awesomeness about Tara Tara Sweeney has been inspiring children and adults to see the wonder of space exploration and the importance of the STEM fields that make it possible for nearly four decades. She has served as CEO, President, Interim Executive Director, COO, CSO, and Vice President, of technology test and evaluation organizations focused on operations in austere and hazardous environments for national defense, homeland security, and intelligence community projects. Tara is a retired United States Air Force Special Operations Command Officer. She has engaged in both military and civilian aviation activities, including as a single-engine aircraft pilot, a glider student pilot, a helicopter maintenance officer, a parabolic flight coach, and a parabolic flight attendant. Tara has accumulated approximately five hours in microgravity while conducting space-based research experiments and training participants how to experience reduced gravity. She previously served as the leader of the world-renowned STEM education program, Space Camp, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and was inducted into the Space Camp Hall of Fame in 2018. Tara holds degrees from the United States Air Force Academy, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Regis University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate at the University of Texas at El Paso. Tara is from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and has twice been inducted into the Fitchburg High School Athletic Hall of Fame as an Individual Inductee and as a Team Inductee. She presently lives in El Paso, Texas, with her wife, Dr. Jennifer Bishop, and their dog, Sylvia.  

Geochemist Marissa Tremblay recently returned from a field research excursion in Antarctica. She describes the extreme cold environment as well as the science that is looking to reveal the secrets of the rocks there. Specifically, what was the temperature like 3 million years ago in Antarctica? Listen to Marissa's first recording with Superheroes of Science describing the work of a noble gas geochemist: https://purdue.libsyn.com/episode-10-marissa-tremblay

Episode 94 of the Art Engager features another special guest, Phyl Terry, Founder of Slow Art Day. Slow Art Day is an annual event that encourages participants worldwide to look at and discuss art slowly. To date, over 1,500 museums and galleries on every continent, including Antarctica's McMurdo Station, have participated in Slow Art Day.I first got in touch with Phyl back in 2013 when I heard about Slow Art Day. Today, we resume our conversation 10 years later about the importance of slowing down and spending more time with art. Phyl talks about how Slow Art Day originated and the hour long experience he had with a painting that started it all. We explore about how Slow Art Day has evolved over the years and some of the unique and memorable events that have taken place over that time.Phyl also talks about how organisations can participate in hosting their own Slow Art Day events or how individuals can participate even when there are no events near them. Phyl discusses the concept of "radical inclusivity" in Slow Art Day, which promotes the idea that anyone can engage with art without the need for prior artistic knowledge, through the act of looking slowly and reflecting. Finally, Phyl shares their thoughts on the future of Slow Art Day and how it might evolve as a movement in the coming years. The conversation is filled with insights and reflections on the importance of slowing down and spending more time with art. Don't miss this one!LinksEpisode Web Page (with transcript)Support the ShowDownload my free Slow Art GuideSlow Looking ClubSlowArtDay.comhttps://www.instagram.com/slowartday/https://www.facebook.com/SlowArtDaySlow Art Day 2022 Annual Report Episode 46 What is Slow Art Day

Annemarie 'Zipsss" Athey becomes the first guest on the podcast to be interviewed from the bottom of the planet. Zipsss calls in from McMurdo Station in Antarctica to chat with Doc about a wide variety of topics, including packing your fears, soul-sucking jobs, selling furniture to finance a hike, swiping right to conduct some research, imposter syndrome, knowing how to listen to the universe when it speaks to you, ice wives, and the best possible setting for a horror movie. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnfreakinmuir/support

On today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kate Koons, a highly respected professional in the Avalanche industry. Kate is a resident of Victor, Idaho, and holds several critical positions in the field. She is a pro instructor for the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), was the past A3 (American Avalanche Association) pro training coordinator, and currently serves on the A3 board of directors. Kate shares with us her fascinating journey, from her NOLS experience to her current work supporting the crew in Antarctica at McMurdo Station. She delves into the immense pressure that comes with such a role and shares with us valuable insights on self-care and the importance of taking much-needed breaks. As a leader in the industry, Kate sets an example by taking time to rest and unwind, all while remaining an active participant in the world around her. While she enjoys spending time with her furry companions, she is also passionate about immersing herself in diverse experiences, such as exploring Muslim culture in Pakistan. Socials: The Avalanche hour Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theavalanchehourpodcast/ Guest - Kate Koons - https://www.instagram.com/kkoons/?hl=en Crew: Host - Sean Zimmerman-Wall Sound Editor - Cameron Griffin - https://www.instagram.com/backcountrycam/ Sponsors for this episode: Wyssen : https://www.wyssenavalanche.com/en/ 6 Point Engineering - https://6pointeng.com/ Donate: https://www.theavalanchehour.com/donate Music- Ketsa- Can't Stop We, Boppin

You read that right, listeners. Your hosts have lined up yet another amazing international guest in the field of fire, police, EMS and Emergency Planning. Friend of the show and public health expert, Aram Bronston, is with us this week to talk about how he went from snuggled in bed in Northern California to suddenly sitting in Christchurch, New Zealand, on his way to Antarctica.We had a blast talking to Aram and learning all about what fills his sun drenched days (and nights) and the guys learn all about penguins, after hours entertainment and even touch base on some of the conspiracy theories surrounding the giant island of ice floating at the bottom of the globe.If you're looking for the link Aram mentions about job openings, look no further than HERE.This week your hosts learn:What it takes to get screened to work at McMurdo Station, AntarcticaWhy the janitors are likely to have graduate degrees at the bottom of the planetHow to be careful when answering questions about aliensWhy climbing a mountain to see the sun set for 11 minutes is such a big dealBOLOAram provides our BOLO this week with 2 books he's reading:Lighter by Young BuebloBlue Mind by Wallace NicholsSupport the showJoin our Facebook Community!Buy us a beer!Email Us! (Justin or Jason)Thanks for listening and please share the show!

Welcome to Open Pike Night!  Join your hosts John T Bolds, Cameron, and Jesse as we welcome Ensign Christina herself, Jennier Hui joins us for her first interview on the OPN Stage!Visit our new website OpenPike.com !Please Check out our MerchSupport us on Patreon!Tonight we have a wonderful guest for her first visit to the Open Pike Night Stage.  Someone our listeners are so excited about that we have calls from 4 continents, you slackers in Europe, Africa, and you folks down there at McMurdo Station, time to step up! Open Pike Night Welcomes Jennifer Hui!Thank you to all those who joined us on the OPN Stage this week!JackFabio@kwanti@abbymsommer@ontherock81@UnplannedTrek@lesbinechapelNow that the Season is over, we're spending some time between the worlds and we'll be putting out the call! If you have something you want to share on the Open Pike Night Stage please record an audio clip, 90 seconds or less, and send it to Openpike@gmail.com  Come take your place on the Open Pike Night Stage!Be sure to follow @openpike on Twitter and subscribe to a weekly reminder newsletter, the button is just below the bio.When you subscribe, check your junk mail or promotion folders, it seems like some of the newsletters are ending up there.Most importantly, be sure to share the episode with your friends and please, leave us a review on Apple podcasts and Spotify! 

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Many people from the Northeast head south for the winter, but scientist Lija Treibergs will be taking it to the extreme. The Paul Smith's College Adirondack Watershed Institute research associate is going to Antarctica for three months starting in late November. It's her second deployment to Antarctica to study lakes in dry valleys and conduct lab analysis at McMurdo Station. Treibergs says the work there helps inform her research in the Adirondacks.

Brrr. Mike gets answers from Erin Heard, Station Manager at McMurdo Station, the US' largest research center on Antarctica.  Got questions? Email Mike at ivegotquestions@audacy.com

Show Notes: SpaceX's Starlink internet reaches Antarctica, touching all 7 continents  | New Atlas (01:16) Scientists with the United States Antarctic Program at the McMurdo Station are tapping into the space-based internet service, Starlink. Boosting the bandwidth for scientific research at the end of the Earth. Location of the Antarctic Program? You guess it Antartica The researchers have received a Starlink terminal of their own where it is said to be improving connectivity as they carry out their research. All of this was ,adding possible through laser links between the satellites in orbit that eliminate the need for ground stations at the poles Ultimately this makes Antarctica the seventh and final continent to receive Starlink internet coverage.  Google spins out secret hi-speed telecom project called Aalyria | CNBC (04:52) Codenamed “Minkowski” within Google, the secret project is being unveiled to the public on Monday, Sept. 12th, as a new spinout called Aalyria. No clue how long it's been working on the technology or how many employees are joining the startup Not too many details about the project. Aalyria said in a news release that its mission is to manage “hyper fast, ultra-secure, and highly complex communications networks that span land, sea, air, near space, and deep space.” The company continues by claiming they have laser communications technology “ on an exponentially greater scale and speed than anything that exists today.” It will be led by CEO Chris Taylor, a national security expert who has led other companies that have worked with the government.  Have an $8.7 million commercial contract with the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit. The Light laser tech is named, “Tightbeam” The claim is that it keeps data “intact through the atmosphere and weather and offers connectivity where no supporting infrastructure exists.” “Radically [improving] satellite communications, Wi-Fi on planes and ships, and cellular connectivity everywhere.” A blood test that could detect cancers early will undergo trials in the U.S. | Interesting Engineering (11:04) According to a report by MIT Tech Review, The U.S. is preparing to launch trials of blood tests that can improve the detection of multiple kinds of cancer. The test will be conducted by the National Cancer Institute Testing efficacy of various blood tests in detecting cancer in 24,000 healthy participants over four years. The only test that is currently used in the U.S. is the Galleri, which claims to detect more than 50 cancer types.  Not approved by the FDA Therefore, it's not covered by most insurance and costs $949. To give a brief explanation on how the majority of these multi-cancer early detection tests (MCEDs) work: Searching for tumor cell remnants that explode after being attacked by the immune system in the bloodstream. A cancer warning before symptoms appear. Only some blood tests can identify the organ where the cancer is in.  To confirm a diagnosis a biopsy has to be performed but if you can't tell the location that is an issue The whole body of a person cannot be biopsied. The NCI trial should provide a standard approach to launching cancer screening research. Timothy Rebbeck, a professor of cancer prevention at Harvard thinks these tests will be critically helpful in cases of pancreatic, liver, and ovarian cancer, which are fatal and do not have any other screening options. Concluding, “It seems very realistic to me to think that we could reduce death by half." This modular off-grid solar EV charger can be installed in just four hours | Electrek (18:34) Paired Power, a California company, has debuted a modular, off-grid electric vehicle charger that is powered by a solar canopy. The new modular charger called PairTree There is Level 1 (household charging, very slow), Level 2 (adds around twenty or so miles of range to the batteries of your car for every hour), and Fast Charging (Tesla Supercharging stations) A transportable solar canopy with built-in EV charging capabilities Can be used off grid, but it can also be hooked into the grid if desired.  Comes in 5 kW units using 10 bifacial solar panels each Level 2 Charging PairTree is designed to optimize EV charging loads to deliver up to 75 miles of daily range. PairTree can be installed in only four hours by two people. Tom McCalmont, CEO and cofounder of Paired Power, said: “EV charging is no longer a fringe benefit for any location where a car might park; it's quickly becoming a service that both average citizens and employees expect. There are various reasons why site owners don't want to wait or might have restrictions on grid-connected EV charging or conventional solar canopies, and PairTree is the solution to bring any location quickly into the EV future.” Paired Power is taking orders for PairTree now, and the company is expecting general delivery to take place in the second quarter of 2023. PairTree's starting price is $26,900, and that covers the canopy and solar only (no charging or other electronics).  Fully configured units will sell for mid-$60k depending on options. Scientists Just Made Hydrogen Fuel With Nothing But Air and Solar Power | Singularity Hub (23:55) Researchers from the University of Melbourne in Australia have developed a new technique that makes hydrogen fuel out of thin air in even the driest climates. Hydrogen could also be an important part of the energy mix. Burned just like conventional fuels, but the only byproduct it releases is water For hydrogen to contribute to decarbonization, “green hydrogen” is needed. Produced by electrolyzers that split water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable energy. Gang Kevin Li, co-author on the study, told Newsweek: “The ability to use moisture from air makes this DAE [direct air electrolyzer] module applicable in remote, arid, and semi-arid environments where the accessibility to fresh water is a big problem … Most areas on earth with high solar and wind potentials lack fresh water.” Even in the driest climates, though, there is a considerable amount of moisture in the air. Sahel desert, relative humidity is still around 20 percent on average The researchers device to do all of this hydrogen harvesting consists of  a water harvesting unit that houses a sponge soaked in a water-absorbing liquid that can pull moisture from the air. Electrodes that can be powered by any renewable energy source. When current runs through those electrodes water is split via electrolysis into its constituent oxygen and hydrogen atoms, which can then be collected as gas. The team showed the device could run efficiently for 12 consecutive days   Produced hydrogen with 99 percent purity. In a test for real world potential: rigged up five electrolyzers in parallel and placed them outside powered by a solar panel Produced an average of 745 liters (197 gallons) of hydrogen per square meter per day. Half of conventional electrolyzer methods, but this is running just on humidity Until electrolyzer technology comes down in price and becomes more efficient, hydrogen is unlikely to compete with traditional fuels, whether it's pulled from thin air or not.

“One thing we like to say [in Antarctica] is that nothing on the continent can kill you, except for the entire continent.”  –Karen Pszonka In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Karen talk about how Karen first got a job in Antarctica (1:40); what weather is like during the Antarctic winter, the research being done at McMurdo, and a penguin named “Buddy” (8:00); what the landscape working conditions, and living conditions are like in Antartica (24:00); what community life is like among the people who live and work in Antarctica (42:15); and the best and worst aspects of working in Antarctica, and how one might go about applying for a job there (1:02:00). Karen Pszonka (@zonks) works as support staff for the United States Antarctic Program‘s science research at McMurdo Station. Notable Links: Ice Bound, by Dr. Jerri Nielsen (book) Terra Incognita: Travels in Antarctica, by Sara Wheeler (book) Doomsday Glacier (Antarctic glacier) Europa (moon of the planet Jupiter) IceCube (neutrino observatory at the South Pole) Sea spider (marine arthropod) Ob tube (research instrument) Sea angel (type of sea slug) Royal Society Range (mountain range in Antarctica) Hut Point (peninsula in Antarctica) Medevac (medical evacuation) Manhauling (human-powered sledges) The Nutcracker (ballet) Skua (type of bird) U.S. Antarctic Program job opportunities The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

“One thing we like to say [in Antarctica] is that nothing on the continent can kill you, except for the entire continent.”  –Karen Pszonka In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Karen talk about how Karen first got a job in Antarctica (1:40); what weather is like during the Antarctic winter, the research being done at McMurdo, and a penguin named "Buddy" (8:00); what the landscape working conditions, and living conditions are like in Antartica (24:00); what community life is like among the people who live and work in Antarctica (42:15); and the best and worst aspects of working in Antarctica, and how one might go about applying for a job there (1:02:00). Karen Pszonka (@zonks) works as support staff for the United States Antarctic Program's science research at McMurdo Station. Notable Links: Ice Bound, by Dr. Jerri Nielsen (book) Terra Incognita: Travels in Antarctica, by Sara Wheeler (book) Doomsday Glacier (Antarctic glacier) Europa (moon of the planet Jupiter) IceCube (neutrino observatory at the South Pole) Sea spider (marine arthropod) Ob tube (research instrument) Sea angel (type of sea slug) Royal Society Range (mountain range in Antarctica) Hut Point (peninsula in Antarctica) Medevac (medical evacuation) Manhauling (human-powered sledges) The Nutcracker (ballet) Skua (type of bird) U.S. Antarctic Program job opportunities The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

In this hour we explore stories relating to STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering and MATH): we travel from the laboratories of the Antarctic to the icy seas of Saturn's moon Titan - we learn that predisposition does not mean predestined and sometimes A is larger than C. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, the producer of this show. Hosted by: Jay Allison Storytellers: James McClintock a scientist researching at McMurdo Station, Antartica makes an interesting discovery. Lone Frank deep dives into personal genomics Dhaya Lakshminarayanan gets entangled in the language of math. Ellen Stofan sets her sights on exploring an alien sea.

Rose McAdoo uses desserts to tell bigger stories. From making crepes on a volcano summit while backpacking solo through Africa, to decorating cakes with men serving sentences for life without parole, to creating a self-portrait dessert on an icy precipice in Antarctica—Rose uses sugar to understand the depths of human connection. Hired to cook at base camp at McMurdo Station, the United States Antarctic scientific research station, McAdoo created the Glacier Collection, translating her experiences there into climate change sweets—making the knowledge she acquired "literally digestible". Listen in to hear Rose's adventures on ice and land, spinning sugar and study into simple and compelling narratives that permanently reshape perception.Photo courtesy of Gabe Bunch.Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it's free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple's podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member!Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast.

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In this second part, I discuss the McMurdo Station and Sound, as well the future design. Additionally, I finish up the episode briefly talking about Coastalock in San Diego Bay and the Underwater Museum in Cannes, France. This is part of my three episode week! So listen to part 1, and enjoy Episode 10 as well as this one! The blog is located at architectureink.design.blog, which also has the complete link of all my sources, previous episodes, and old blog posts posted a few hours after each episode comes out. You can email me at architecturecoffeeandink@gmail.com, or head over to the NEW Insta, architecturecoffeeandink.

Close your eyes and imagine you're holding a grilled cheese sandwich. Better yet, make one. Now, holding this crispy, gooey sandwich in your hands, would it surprise you to know that a device this small is capable of connecting the world?When we picture a satellite orbiting the Earth, we tend to imagine huge, complex machines. But the next generation of satellite technology has arrived, and it's quite literally the size of that sandwich in your hands. These tiny satellites have great potential for the world at large. Their size and affordability mean they're accessible to more people across the globe, and that they are able to reach where bigger, more robust satellites cannot. Forty-five of these satellites are already orbiting the planet, and the significance of that for farmers in remote regions, truck drivers on the road, water preservation, and the monitoring of the Earth's magnetic field, is huge. In this episode of the Women Driving the Future series, Ed Bernardon interviews Sara Spangelo, the Co-Founder and CEO of SWARM, a satellite company working to link the world through reliable, low-cost internet connectivity. Her expertise in small satellites and autonomous aircraft, paired with her background as a lead systems engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab and Google X, has uniquely positioned her to become an industry leader in the pursuit of global connectivity. Today, we'll talk about how the concept of such tiny satellites came to be, the numerous benefits of their use from individuals to companies alike, and the impact they'll have on the future of transportation and space travel. Some Questions I Ask:When did you make the hard turn from mechanical engineering into space? (10:31)What was the hardest test you had to take to see if you were suited to be an astronaut? (12:44)When did you know you had to start SWARM? (15:03)What made you decide to shape your company around this goal of affordable connectivity? (18:19)What role is SWARM going to play in future transportation? (35:41)What do you envision for the future of transportation in space? (45:19)What You'll Learn in this Episode:The modest size and impressive range of SWARM satellites (3:24)When Sara first caught the entrepreneurial bug (17:08)The SWARM satellite approach (20:15)The big impact of small data (24:38)How they utilize polar sun sync orbits (29:43)Why coverage in the South Atlantic Anomaly is challenging, and how SWARM does it (33:16)Life inside Antarctica's McMurdo Station (40:09)The problems we'll need to solve as we open up space travel (47:33)Connect With Sara Spangelo:LinkedInSWARMConnect with Ed Bernardon:LinkedInFuture Car: Driving a Lifestyle RevolutionMotorsports is speeding the way to safer urban mobilitySiemens Digital Industries Software Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Break it? She’ll fix it. Think it? She’ll say it. Don’t let Nancy Ford’s simple repair and consignment shop, Repair Lair, fool you. She has a story for every occasion, adventures you’ve only dreamed about, and a nice cold beer if you’re willing to listen. To this day, no one knows who really won the first marathon run on the Antarctic ice at America’s McMurdo Station. At least according to Nancy Ford, who admits that there’s disagreement between her and her colleague — the two who devised and ran the never-before-tried McMurdo Marathon. Nowadays, the McMurdo Marathon is an annual mainstay. And still, you’ve probably never heard of Ford — now the proprietor of a small outdoor gear repair shop in Minneapolis. But that’s how it is with her — Big Fish Tales told with a straight face and the sort of matter-of-fact conviction that make you realize they’re actually true. And if it’s gear talk you’re looking for, Ford won’t pull any punches there either. “Stop buying new shit” is a favorite mantra. She knows what breaks, what sells, and what to look for if you really need something that will last, all with minimum B.S. (and a beer if you want to stay and chat awhile). The post Nancy Ford: A Gear Repair Guru and the Fastest Woman on Ice appeared first on GearJunkie.

With the coldest months of winter fast approaching, a school in the U.K. has banned luxury coats in order to help “poverty proof” its educational environment. Per Guy Davies (ABC News, 11-19-2018), the head teacher at Woodchurch High School in Wirral, England, moved to ban coats made by expensive brands after consulting with both parents and pupils. POVERTY SHAMING. This decision was made in hopes of preventing ‘poverty shaming' and to reduce the stress on low-income families to spend beyond their means in order to keep up with higher earners. BANNED COATS. Canada Goose, Montcler and Pyrenex coats were going to be banned after the Christmas break. CANADA GOOSE - NOT WHAT YOU MIGHT THINK. Dr. Perrodin researched Canada Goose expecting to find a flashy clothing style that was geared to teens - but what he found was something much different...Canada Goose started in the 1950s as a small company focused on snowmobile suits and high-quality outdoors clothing - specializing in the use of down insulation. In the 1980s, inspired by one of the coldest places on earth, the Expedition Parka was developed to meet the unique needs of scientists at Antarctica's McMurdo Station. It becomes standard issue and gains the nickname “Big Red.” In 2004, Canada Goose, which has long been the (un)official jacket of film crews everywhere it's cold, made its on-screen debut in two key films: The Day After Tomorrow and National Treasure. IS THIS WEALTH SHAMING? Dr. Perrodin acknowledges that many coats displayed on the Canada Goose website sold for a thousand dollars. While this is expensive, he points out that this type of coat is also very specialized for bitter temperatures and also presents with a subtle, classy appearance. He believes it's the type of coat that should last a decade or longer if properly maintained.  DR. PERRODIN'S PROBLEMS WITH THE BAN Banning these brands is a sloppy, virtue-signaling attempt at dealing with poverty. Although the article clearly cites reputable research indicating that poverty is increasing amongst youth in Britain, nothing is offered for a solution of the root cause for poverty - such as how to spark economic growth or increase efficiency in machines or services. This type of luxury brand banning can spread unchecked and might jump into such unanticipated areas as orthodontics. In a few years will it be a common expectation that a child “affluent enough” to receive braces must only present with a closed-lip smile as to not shame peers with crooked teeth? This seems silly and dystopian, but is it really that far-fetched? Will banning or “discouraging” be extended to parents? For example, if a parent picks their child up from school in a new BMW, will they be required to park a block away as to not “shame” the other adults and children using less-expensive means of transportation? Is this a step towards eventual wealth re-distribution. For example, will schools with more resources be required to give some of their dollars to “poorer” schools and will adults have their savings accounts shaved by some socialism-focused Robinhood law? INTELLIGENCE AND ABILITY SHAMING ON THE HORIZON? Dr. Perrodin acknowledges that today it's wealth shaming and cautions that perhaps tomorrow it will be intelligence shaming. You know what they say in Japan, “The nail that sticks out shall be hammered down.” He closes with the example of the expectations of the person that seated adjacent to the escape hatch on an airplane - will we one day live in a world of ‘hatch-shaming'? FOLLOW DR. PERRODIN: Twitter @SafetyPhD and subscribe to The Safety Doc YouTube channel & Apple Podcasts. SAFETY DOC WEBSITE & BLOG: www.safetyphd.com The Safety Doc Podcast is hosted & produced by David Perrodin, PhD. ENDORSEMENTS. Opinions are those of the host & guests and do not reflect positions of The 405 Media or supporters of “The Safety Doc Podcast”. The show adheres to nondiscrimination principles while seeking to bring forward productive discourse & debate on topics relevant to personal or institutional safety. Email David: thesafetydoc@gmail.com LOOKING FOR DR. TIMOTHY LUDWIG, PHD? Dr. Perrodin's “Safety Doc Podcast” negotiates school and community safety. To be informed about industrial safety, please contact Appalachian State University Professor Dr. Timothy Ludwig, PhD, at www.safety-doc.com 

Antarctica's summer season is about to begin, which means hundreds of scientists are preparing to head south to conduct experiments on melting glaciers, migrating penguins, and elusive neutrinos. But so, too, will the support staff of the United States Antarctic base, McMurdo Station, population 1,100. McMurdo is a company town of sorts: It has its own air traffic controller, machine shop, IT help desk, dormitory housing, three bars, yoga classes, hiking trails—and fire department.