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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