It takes a lot of legwork to solve hard scientific problems in remote areas — but the rewards include unique scientific insights, and sublime solitude.
Red Lake Nation resource managers make it possible for Research Station scientists to study unique lakes, and provide valuable perspectives on forces affecting water.
Our very own Dr. Adam Heathcote is currently on the remote island with colleagues. They are collecting data on how melting glaciers, wind, dust, and water are all connected — and sharing it in real-time.
Aquatic cyanobacteria first oxygenated earth’s air, making human life possible; now, due to our actions, cyanobacteria are madly blooming once more, poisoning our water in the process.