Meet the scientists and crew, and learn more about the tools they use
Every day, we'll add photos and journals about our experiences at the North Pole
During the expedition, email your questions to the researchers
Learn more with hot topics, videos, animations, and interviews.
Postcards from the Ice, puzzles, quizzes and more!

Videos

Mark Kurz InterviewInterview with Dr. Mark Kurz, lead geochemist.
Video (4:13) watch the video
Adam Soule InterviewInterview with Dr. Adam Soule, lead volcanologist.
Video (3:31) watch the video
Andrea Burke InterviewInterview with Andrea Burke, graduate student.
Video (4:00) watch the video
Powell videoEarth, Wind & Fire in Antarctica. Hugh Powell talks about his experiences.
Video (5:30) watch the video
timelapseTimelapse video of the "Arctic Oven" tent assembly and disassembly.
Video (00:20) watch the video
UCSDA moderated live discussion with penguin researchers in Antarctica.
Video (55:00) watch the video

 

 

 

You Tube ChallelPolar Discovery has a YouTube Channel!
Check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/polardiscovery

 

Sounds from Antarctica

Please note: You may need to adjust your volume for these sound files individually.

Happy Camper School tests out the HF radio by calling the South Pole station

Happy Camper School tests out the HF radio by calling the South Pole station

Walking on shelf ice

Happy Camper School tests out the HF radio by calling the South Pole station

 

South Polar skua cackling

Happy Camper School tests out the HF radio by calling the South Pole station

 

Adelie penguin greeting

Happy Camper School tests out the HF radio by calling the South Pole station

Walking on small chunks of lava (Day 23, sound #1)

scoria

Balancing on slab of lava (Day 23, sound #2)

balancing on slab of lava

Tent flapping in the wind (Day 23, sound #3)

tent flapping


Wacker (Day 23, sound #4)

wacker


Bell Helicopter (Day 23, sound #5)

helicopter


Water flowing in ditch (Day 23, sound #6)

Water flowing in ditch


Flags flapping in the wind (Day 23, sound #7)

Flag flapping in the wind


Ecstatic Adelie at Cape Royds (Day 23, sound #8)

Ecstatic Adelie at Cape Royds

 

 

Live Talks from the Museums:

From Colorado State University, listen to a live call via satellite phone from Antarctica on December 1, 2007. (54 min, 24 sec long)