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1 week agoProbing pollutants: how I use penguin faeces to measure contaminants in Antarctica
In this image, I'm collecting faecal samples from Adélie penguins ( Pygoscelis adeliae) on Horseshoe Island, off the Antarctic Peninsula at about 68° S. As an analytical chemist, my research focuses on detecting trace contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides and microplastics. It's always been a dream of mine to travel to Antarctica, and I loved every minute. We follow strict rules to protect the wildlife, including wearing a protective suit.
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