En Route to South Pole, Witnessing New Zealand’s Artful Destruction
It takes 21 hours of flying to reach Christchurch, New Zealand from Denver, Colorado. That’s a lot of time in a small seat, and no matter how many laps you make through the aisles, or how frequently you stretch your back, you walk off the plane with sore a body and a head that is […]
Modern-day Antarctic Explorer Journeys to South Pole
My name is Refael Klein. I’m a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps, which supports research carried out by NOAA and other scientific institutions. Last year, I was managing our facility in American Samoa, enjoying a tropical climate. This year, I will be at the National Science Foundation’s […]