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12.06 2010

Survey shows Norwegians believe in science

The cold winter has not affected Norwegians’ belief that climate change is man-made. However, the issue is no longer seen as quite so urgent in people’s minds, according to the latest results of the TNS Gallup Climate Barometer.

12.06 2010

International Polar Year officially closed

The International Polar Year 2007-2008 (IPY), the largest polar research and education venture ever undertaken, formally came to an end at a ceremony in Oslo on Saturday 12 June – the final day of the IPY Oslo Science Conference.

12.06 2010

Morning plenary: Vladimir Kattsov

The director of Voeikov Main Geophysical Observatory in St. Petersburg, Dr Vladimr Kattsov, will hold the morning lecture today. He is replacing Alexander Frolov.

11.06 2010

On the making of polar documentaries

Almost 100 documentary movies about polar science projects are being shown at the IPY-OSC. A selection of scientists and film makers shared their experience of the filming process, among them award-winning Mark Terry.

11.06 2010

Data on ice loss in the Arctic Ocean can be misleading

Multiyear ice in the Arctic is heavily decayed and shrinking rapidly. Estimates of when we may first experience an ice-free summer in the Arctic Ocean are constantly being revised. These were the key points of Dr David Barber's plenary talk this morning.

11.06 2010

A road movie on ice

The participants at IPY-OSC were some of the first in the world to see the Greenland feature film Inuk on Wednesday. The film is about 16-year-old Inuk and his difficult journey through his own country and in his own mind. “Powerful and authentic” was the response of a packed cinema.

10.06 2010

Medal for science and inspiring mentorship

The first Medal of the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) has been awarded to Professor Patrick Webber.

10.06 2010

Polar expedition to the FRAM Museum

About 1500 researchers got together last night at the Bygdøy peninsula just outside of Oslo for an IPY-barbeque, and a visit to the FRAM Museum.

10.06 2010

Arctic and Antarctic partners sign agreement on polar education

Representatives of the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), the International Antarctic Institute (IAI), and the University of the Arctic have come together at the IPY Oslo Science Conference 2010 to sign a memorandum of understanding.


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