http://ipy.no hourly 1 2004-09-01T05:00:00Z http://ipy.no http://ipy.no/ipy_logo.jpg http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1276273327.16 Around 2300 scientists, policy makers, teachers and students have attended one or more of the 1800 or so presentations that have been held during the IPY-OSC week. We asked some of them about their experiences. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-13T10:27:42Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1276335515.92 The cold winter has not affected Norwegians? belief that climate change is man-made. However, the issue is no longer seen as quite so urgent in people?s minds, according to the latest results of the TNS Gallup Climate Barometer. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-12T15:59:43Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1276298669.27 The International Polar Year 2007-2008 (IPY), the largest polar research and education venture ever undertaken, formally came to an end at a ceremony in Oslo on Saturday 12 June ? the final day of the IPY Oslo Science Conference. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-12T14:42:44Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1276297232.37 The director of Voeikov Main Geophysical Observatory in St. Petersburg, Dr Vladimr Kattsov, will hold the morning lecture today. He is replacing Alexander Frolov. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-11T23:22:08Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1276262777.55 Almost 100 documentary movies about polar science projects are being shown at the IPY-OSC. A selection of scientists and film makers shared their experience of the filming process, among them award-winning Mark Terry. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-11T19:38:33Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1276262463.72 Multiyear ice in the Arctic is heavily decayed and shrinking rapidly. Estimates of when we may first experience an ice-free summer in the Arctic Ocean are constantly being revised. These were the key points of Dr David Barber's plenary talk this morning. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-11T15:50:33Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1276249763.96 The participants at IPY-OSC were some of the first in the world to see the Greenland feature film Inuk on Wednesday. The film is about 16-year-old Inuk and his difficult journey through his own country and in his own mind. ?Powerful and authentic? was the response of a packed cinema. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-11T11:12:55Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1276178265.41 The first Medal of the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) has been awarded to Professor Patrick Webber. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-10T15:39:55Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1276166496.9 About 1500 researchers got together last night at the Bygdøy peninsula just outside of Oslo for an IPY-barbeque, and a visit to the FRAM Museum. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-10T14:44:57Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1276176777.93 Representatives of the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), the International Antarctic Institute (IAI), and the University of the Arctic have come together at the IPY Oslo Science Conference 2010 to sign a memorandum of understanding. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-10T13:46:44Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1276086348.61 Sea levels may rise by as much as one metre before the end of this century, according to new predictions. Melting glaciers may contribute more to the rise in sea levels than scientists have previously realised. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-09T14:03:43Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1276001735.73 IPY has brought together scientists and participants from all over the world to provide a greater understanding about issues concerning us all. Now we have to bring the knowledge into action, Canadian Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Chuck Strahl said this morning. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-09T13:32:40Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1276082083.78 The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the University of the Arctic have signed an agreement for cooperation concerning issues in the Arctic, such as education, research and knowledge transfer. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-09T11:44:35Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/pressemeldinger/1276079048.16 All major events during the conference has been covered by our own photographer John Petter Reinertsen from SAMFOTO. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-09T10:25:47Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1276065223.27 Professor Steven Chown has received the first Martha T. Muse Prize. In his Prize Lecture, he focused on changes in the biodiversity in Antarctica. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-09T09:54:21Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1276005030.34 The Mayor of Oslo, Fabian Stang opened the doors to the City Hall and welcomed the IPY-OSC participants to an Icebreaker Reception. The event was an informal "getting together" before the official opening of the conference. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-08T15:25:05Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1275987855.58 The IPY Oslo Science Conference was officially opened this morning by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon. At the opening ceremony, 2400 polar scientists and friends of polar science were moved by a children's gospel choir and by haunting music played on instruments made of pure ice. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-08T15:23:01Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1275997786.56 "The Arctic is a territory of dialogue," said the legendary Russian explorer and scientist Arthur Chilingarov at the opening ceremony of the IPY Oslo Science Conference, and called for further research efforts throughout a Polar Decade. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-08T13:04:42Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1275986459.09 One hundred years to the day after Amundsen and his crew left for the South Pole, a ship full of researchers and polar teachers were headed for his point of departure in Svartskog, Oslo. IPY.no Copyright IPY.no IPY 2010-06-08T12:13:41Z http://ipy.no/conference/esc/article/2010/1275947212.57 The data generated during the IPY 2007-2008 may be one of the most important long-term outcomes of this unique international initiative. Where will these data be in 50 years? Will they be available and accessible for future scientists and other users? 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