Antarctic Extremes

Journey to Antarctica in a new digital series from NOVA and PBS Digital Studios, and discover what it takes to do science in Earth's most remote natural laboratory. Hosts Caitlin Saks and Arlo Pérez set up shop at the largest research base in Antarctica and embed with scientists and support staff alike to find out what it’s like to live, work and do science on our southernmost continent.

Featured Videos

• Antarctica’s Penguins Taught Us Surprising Life Lessons

  05/20/2020 | 14m 4s

• Exploring Antarctica's Active Volcano Mt. Erebus

  05/06/2020 | 7m 28s

• What Do You Eat in Antarctica?

  04/22/2020 | 12m 50s

• Why Don’t Fish Freeze in Antarctica?

  04/07/2020 | 12m 1s

Episodes

• Antarctica’s Penguins Taught Us Surprising Life Lessons

  05/20/2020 | 14m 4s

• Exploring Antarctica's Active Volcano Mt. Erebus

  05/06/2020 | 7m 28s

• What Do You Eat in Antarctica?

  04/22/2020 | 12m 50s

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