The researchers from the Arctic and Antarctic Research Department of the National Institute for Research and Development of Biological Sciences celebrate together with the scientific world and the entire Romanian nation with honour the fulfilling of 150 years since the birth of the great savant Emil Racoviță, this year. Choosing to write beautiful, solemn and… [read more]
The Belgian Antarctic Expedition (1897-1899) is the first international expedition in history to take place during winter in Antarctica. The Romanian scientist Emil RACOVIŢĂ played a significant role in the success of this expedition and its scientific program represents a cornerstone for the National Antarctic Programmes today. The Belgian Antarctic Expedition, regarded as one of… [read more]
The ROICE 2015 team has arrived in the place where the renowned JULIUS POPPER, named as “The Romanian Conquistador of Patagonia”, is better known that in Romania. Julius Popper was born in Bucharest in 1857 and studied in Paris, at the National School of Bridges and Roads – mining engineering. He also attended the Sorbona… [read more]