Exploring Ice and Oceans

AWI photographer Esther Horvath is honored with the Wayfinder Award: National Geographic announces new “National Geographic Explorers” each year. The award recognizes their local and global work. Winners are recognized for pushing the boundaries of science, conservation, education, technology and storytelling - all to illuminate and protect the wonders of the Earth. More info.

Geoscience researchers at the University of Bremen, together with colleagues from the Alfred Wegener Institute and other international participants, have discovered a vast river system in the Antarctic. Around 34 million years ago, there was no ice in Antarctica, but a temperate climate prevailed. The scientists have now described their findings in the journal Science Advances.

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With its geographical location, Canada is an important cooperation partner for Arctic research. This is why Canada's Ambassador John Horgan visited the AWI this week. Together with a delegation from the AWI staff, the ambassador visited the technical centre and signed the guest book. There was also a presentation on the research activities at the AWI and time for discussion.