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	Antarctic sun study leads to tighter regulation A new study showing many Antarctic workers exceed recommended levels of solar ultraviolet radiation exposure has led to a change in the Australian Antarctic Division's sun exposure policy this summer. more »
	More icebergs surround Macquarie Island A large mass of icebergs is drifting north from Antarctica, past the sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island. more »
	New Marine Protected Area in Antarctica The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) has declared its first Marine Protected Area (MPA) at the South Orkney Islands near the Antarctic Peninsula. more »
	Massive iceberg mesmerises Macquarie Islanders Macquarie Island expeditioners were treated to a rare sight this week with a huge iceberg floating past the island. more »

Cool Science

Illuminating mysteries of the microscopic world A new field emission Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) using snap-freezing technology is helping Australian Antarctic Division scientists delve deeper into the biological mysteries of the microscopic world. more »

Day to day: Casey Davis Macquarie Island Mawson

	New station leaders settle into their icy home With Australia's summer season underway in Antarctica, new station leaders will take up their roles at Mawson, Davis and Casey stations over the next month. more »
	Satellite technology keeps Antarctica in touch New cutting edge satellite technology is being installed on the Aurora Australis and at Wilkins aerodrome to improve communications this summer. more »