111 Searching for Meteorites in Antarctica | Linda Welzenbach Fries

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A conversation with Linda Welzenbach Fries, a science writer at Rice University who has been part of several expeditions in Antarctica. In this episode, Laurel Chen, a graduate student from Rice University speaks to her about the path that led Linda to these expeditions and what it takes to survive in the harsh environment.
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As part of our focus on scientific explorations in harsh environments, we bring conversations that shed light on fascinating projects that help us understand our planet and make life on earth better.
In our Antarctica Expeditions series, episodes 111 through 114, you will hear from scientists and curators about the U.S. Antarctic Search for Meteorites program and a ship-based expedition for seafloor sampling at the Thwaites Glacier.
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