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How Antarctica got its ice sheets, and what happens when geopolitical relationships turn chilly in the Arctic

Science Magazine Podcast · July 2, 2026

How Antarctica got its ice sheets, and what happens when geopolitical relationships turn chilly in the Arctic artwork

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How Antarctica got its ice sheets, and what happens when geopolitical relationships turn chilly in the Arctic

Science Magazine Podcast

First up on the podcast, relationships turn chilly in the polar research haven of Svalbard in Norway. Senior International Correspondent Richard Stone joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss the impacts of geopolitical shifts on the scientific output of this region so important to the study of climate change. Next on the show, producer Meagan Cantwell talks with Thomas Gernon, a geologist at the University of Southampton, about how ice sheets formed in Antarctica during a time when the temperatures were relatively warm. This week’s episode was produced with help from Podigy. About the Science Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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First up on the podcast, relationships turn chilly in the polar research haven of Svalbard in Norway. Senior International Correspondent Richard Stone joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss the impacts of geopolitical shifts on the scientific output of this region so important to the study of climate change. Next on the show, producer Meagan Cantwell talks with Thomas Gernon , a geologist at the University of Southampton, about how ice sheets formed in Antarctica during a time when the temperatures were relatively warm. This week’s episode was produced with help from Podigy . About the Science Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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July 2, 2026
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