Guest Author • Sep 28, 2017 •
Every year, NIWA runs a competition to choose the best photos taken by its scientists in the field. This year’s crop of photos is as impressive as ever. NIWA, the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, has scientists working on projects in some stunning locations, so it’s no surprise that some amazing photos pop up along the way. These … Read More
Daniel Collins • Nov 01, 2009 •
Yesterday I went to Temple Basin, not to ski but to measure snow. In contrast with Spain, the rain and snow in New Zealand falls mainly in the mountains. Moisture-laden air, a lot from the Tasman, hits the mountains and is forced to rise. A combination of pressure and temperature changes force the moisture to become the rain or … Read More
Rebecca McLeod • Sep 29, 2009 •
The summer season is about to get underway at Scott Base, Antarctica – if all went to plan, the first flight carrying base and field staff left earlier today. Scientists will follow in the coming weeks. This time last year I was counting down the days until I left for the ice with a group of scientists from Otago University … Read More