Friday, August 9, 2013 - 2:30am
A failed Acopian power supply is on the table for investigation. The IceCube winterovers have a broad range of job duties,
Friday, August 2, 2013 - 5:30am
Since December is a summer month in the Southern Hemisphere, many countries like Australia and New Zealand hold Christmas in July events in order to have a Christmas with a wintry feel. They were celebrating Christmas in July at the Pole last week, but of course their climate is always wintry so maybe it was just an excuse to bake some sweet treats.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 3:15am
The South Pole has been described as an otherworldly place. So it’s befitting for those working there to take a moment once in a while to just sit and contemplate their surroundings.
Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 3:15am
Don’t let these bright lights in the South Pole station gym (nice facilities, huh?) confuse you—it’s dark down there. Winter at the Pole means six months with no sunlight at all.
Friday, July 19, 2013 - 4:00am
Which to marvel at more—the dark, star-studded sky or the fantastic aurora shimmering up from all along the horizon?
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 4:00am
They work hard, and they play hard. This week, play involved some billiards—the annual tournament is on.
Monday, July 8, 2013 - 7:00pm
They’re halfway there! It’s midwinter at the South Pole, and they’re celebrating. There are well-plated meals on a nicely set table, greeting cards exchanged with other Antarctic winterovers, and gifts received.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 7:45pm
It was the first winter open mic session and IceCube winterover Felipe was behind his drums and cymbals. They really do have everything down there, don't they?
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 5:45pm
Could they ever tire of viewing auroras at the Pole? Hmm, not sure. But regardless, they do have other things to do besides stare up at the sky.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 12:00pm
Reina Maruyama, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and faculty member at the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC), has been named Woman Physicist of the Month by the American Physical Society. The award was designed to honor women who have positively impacted the lives and careers of others.