Harpreet Chandi is apparently the first woman of color to complete the expedition alone. She traveled for 40 days, pulling nearly 200 pounds of gear.
Tag: South Pole
Even the South Pole Is Warming, and Quickly, Scientists Say
Surface air temperatures at the bottom of the world have risen three times faster than the global average since the 1990s.
Self-Isolated at the End of the World
Alone in the long Antarctic night, Adm. Richard E. Byrd endured the ultimate in social distancing.
Antarctica vs. Science
For researchers using delicate, one-of-a-kind equipment, the extreme conditions at the bottom of the planet pose special challenges.
Darkness Visible, Finally: Astronomers Capture First Ever Image of a Black Hole
Astronomers at last have captured a picture of one of the most secretive entities in the cosmos.