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Ice, my friends, is anything but basic.  It does strange and unexpected things, foiling even modelers. This week's #AntarcticLog reviews an essential principle or two. 

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So you've always wanted to be an iceberg, to travel the world, bestowing fresh water and, just in general, being awesome? Here's how: 

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Coral keeps on doing the unexpected -- as in this week's two stories from vastly different coral ecosystems. 

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It's on! What's on? The Iditarod -- 98 years after the history-making dog sled run, the dogs are off again, and that means it's on. 

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#AntarcticLog is a series of comics by Karen Romano Young, intended to educate and inspire through sciart. You can find the originals here. Since the National Science Foundation sent me to Antarctica, I’ve written and drawn #AntarcticLog comics about once a week.  The very first shows why I started it — and why I keep going.  People often assume that because there are pictures — comics — that #AntarcticLog is …

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I've never been to Greenland or the North Pole—but one of my guilty pleasures is investigating how I'd get there if I went. This week's #AntarcticLog is a product of this kind of woolgathering. 

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The poles make the difference in the size of certain animals.  Here the colossal squid speaks about why it’s so, well, colossal!

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On 20 June 2024, AGU joined other organizations sending a letter to leaders of the appropriations committees in the House and the Senate requesting funding for two LC-130J airplanes needed for research operations in the Arctic and Antarctic.    As you advance fiscal year (FY) 2025 appropriations, we urge you to fund procurement of two LC-130J airplanes in the Defense Appropriations bill. These airplanes are critically needed to safeguard U.S. …

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Partnering with WMG, University of Warwick, Sustainable Packaging Technologies will lead efforts to commercialize FlexSea’s seaweed biopolymer material.

An initiative from three of America's biggest beverage companies, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper, aims to improve the recycling and processing of plastic bottles.

PepsiCo, Inc. recently announced plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity for its U.S. direct operations this year. The U.S. is the food and beverage company’s largest market and accounts for nearly half of its total global electricity consumption.

Yes, I know that some cereals are available in resealable pouches. But we’re talking about having cereal in resealable bags in the box.

The patented solution brings life-changing potential for over 60 million Americans with physical limitations, while also reducing plastic usage.

Businesses can order quantities as low as 5,000 pieces, providing an ideal solution for start-up operations, SMEs, and new product development trials.

The new PCR PP behaves identically to virgin material, so there's no need for manufacturers to adjust tooling or processing equipment.

The refill system consists of a removable 75 ml refill pack made of recyclable PP that needs to be replaced approximately every three months.

Meet Amy Mercante, General Manager of Specialty Products at PPG.

The agreement significantly increases the range of automation and packaging combinations available to Harpak-ULMA’s served markets.

Best practices at the highly automated Mountain View Foods plant in Denver preserve milk’s freshness and help Kroger develop innovative dairy-based products.

The new multimillion-dollar line, E23, promises to benefit both customers and employees as Cortec® Advanced Films continues to blaze new ground with an expanding portfolio of specialty film and bag products.

Antares Vision and ALP.I SPAC are merging. The goal is to provide support for and accelerate the growth path undertaken by Antares Vision.

The pharmaceutical industry’s understanding of serialization is maturing as companies slowly begin to recognize the added business value supply chain traceability can provide. Historically, the industry’s focus on serialization has been driven by the need to satisfy evolving regulations. However, companies are realizing that the benefits of traceability extend beyond compliance.

Antares Vision is collaborating with the National Football League Alumni (NFLA) organization to enhance the NFLA’s new membership outreach efforts, as well as expand its engagement capabilities. Track My Way  is a next-generation  platform that provides data-driven insight into ambassador and chapter membership campaigns.

The global track and trace solutions market is expected to reach $28.9 billion by 2032, with companies in various industries utilizing these solutions for production and sales tracing and compliance. Notable firms such as MM Packaging, Antares Vision Group, and Deitz Co. have developed innovative solutions for these needs.

Antares Vision Group has implemented a traceability solution for cosmeceutical skin care provider Episciences, Inc., addressing supply chain visibility and gray market diversion challenges. The system was developed by ACSIS, a business unit of Antares Vision Group.

The solution will be showcased for the first time at Pack Expo International 2024 (Chicago, November 3-6 2024), where it has been selected as a Technology Excellence Awards finalist in the Food/Beverage category.

The plant will produce Pure-Pak® cartons for liquid dairy, juices, plant-based products and liquid eggs.

With commercial readiness expected just in time for Dairy Month (June), the facility can process up to 1 million pounds of local milk per day into shelf-stable and ESL milk and other liquid dairy products, many of which will be packaged in Tetra Pak® cartons.

The new product, a wax-free twist-wrap made entirely from paper, prioritizes recyclability and supports the global shift toward sustainable products.

A lidding solution from Chadwicks is producing four different designs printing using eight colors.

Chase Design Group helps Follow Your Heart to position itself as a leader in the plant-based industry.

In addition to the rebrand, Coconut Bliss has added to new ice cream offerings.

Global counterfeiting is rampant. In addition to the obvious health and safety risks, it wastes resources and reduces trust in product integrity.

Compact, flexible and configurable robotic system enables full automated handling of trim press products.

The new machine is the industry’s first robotic automated system that can reliably handle the flow of parts ejected from any trim press, as the system enables full automation of the entire thermoforming process.

The new office – equipped with modern amenities, advanced technological tools, and spacious conference areas – is designed to foster innovation and collaboration among Piab's teams.

The new bottle features an edible, vegan liner which allows for less product to get left behind.

The plant-based food trend has been building for a few years. In 2020, its appeal broadened to a larger audience, reflecting consumers’ amplified health concerns. Recognizing this movement, grocers and CPGs are introducing programs to capitalize on the market potential. Those efforts will expand as consumers continue looking for ways to incorporate more plant-based foods in their diets.  

Restel, a Finnish restaurant and catering company, kicks off a pilot with reusable cups made of biobased and recyclable Sulapac® material in selected restaurants, including two Burger King outlets.

New product line provides fully compostable alternatives for over 40 popular packaging items that typically aren't available in compostable varieties – like window boxes and sandwich boxes.

Derived from used cooking oil, Braskem's new mass-balanced Bio-Circular Polypropylene (PP) represents a significant step toward a circular economy, helping to displace fossil fuels.

The new design, described as modern and capturing the fun spirit of Brownie Brittle, is rolling out to retail stores now.

Quantum Design will exhibit the KTI and CTC product lines this Fall at Label Congress 2021.

New 34,000 square foot facility enables Atlantic Packaging to further support West Coast customers and the continued transition to sustainable packaging.

The work capitalizes on their category leadership while bringing a new playful element on pack that appeals to parents and kids alike. 

Representatives of leading European fruit and vegetable supply chain organizations, gathered by Pro Food at the Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin, reiterated the need for a non-ideological, data-driven approach.

Avantium’s PEF (polyethylene furanoate) is a 100% plant-based, fully recyclable polymer and offers a renewable and circular packaging solution for Royal Vezet’s salad bowls.

Emmepi Group says the objective of the acquisition is to further increase its geographic manufacturing footprint, enhancing its ability to offer a totally integrated solution, aligning with the demands of customers globally.