BBC Inside Science
The Science of the South Pole
Jan 18, 2024
Scientists studying the carbon cycle at the South Pole discuss the hibernation habits of copepods and their role in carbon storage. The podcast also covers an eruption in Iceland, challenges faced by a scientific research team in the Southern Ocean, and the exciting adventures of exploring the South Pole. It concludes with a discussion on the science of creating a festive playlist and choosing the right music after Christmas dinner.
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- Copepods in the Southern Ocean hibernate at 3000m during winter, taking carbon with them which is then locked-up in the deep ocean for up to 600 years, potentially improving global carbon modelling.
- Chinstrap penguins exhibit extremely short bursts of sleep, averaging around four seconds, and their sleep patterns vary depending on their location in the colony and potential environmental factors.
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Volcano eruption in Iceland
Dr. Evgenia Ilyinskaya discusses the recent volcanic eruption in Iceland, highlighting how scientists predicted the eruption based on seismic activity and ground inflation. She also explains the potential dangers of volcanic gases like sulfur dioxide and the ongoing research to collect gas and aerosol samples for analysis.
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