This week we'll introduce you to Earth's energy budget, an important science focus area of MOSAiC. Also, learn more about why scientists are interested in exploring the Arctic and how "warm" the Arctic gets. Finally, we're excited to announce we're launching the Museum of MOSAiC Art - find out how you can contribute artwork to one of our virtual galleries! Photo credit: Marcel Nicolaus/AWI
Polar bears are a constant concern on any arctic expedition. The curious animals can damage equipment and electrical cables, and they have no fear of humans. PHOTOGRAPH: SHANNON HALL
With the frozen top of...
Matthew Shupe working on a flux tower that his team will set up in the Arctic to collect meteorological measurements. Credit: AWI/Mario Hoppmann
MOSAiC is the...
The icebreaker Polarstern the morning after a crack cleaved the ice floe in two, sending some experiments into the water. Credit: Shannon Hall
Arctic ice is disappearing...
This week: MOSAiC builds an airplane runway and battles a furry white menace. Can you figure out how thick sea ice must be to support an airplane landing on it? Also, learn more about MOSAiC's partnership with Reach the World. Photo credit: Michael Gallagher, CIRES/NOAA
Working on the ice flow, e.g. moving this remote sensing instrument, already looks exhausting at first sight. Credit: Lars Barthel/AWI
As climate change...