Welcome to Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard - the world's northernmost year-round community. Once a coal mining village, this Norwegian settlement has transformed into a bustling international research station where history, science, and extreme living conditions intertwine.

🌍 Discover how 11 countries collaborate in this extreme environment, contributing to vital research across ten different stations. With a capacity for 200 scientists, Ny-Ålesund supports four flagship disciplines: atmospheric science, terrestrial ecosystem, glaciology, and marine biology.
🚣‍♀️ Learn about the unique daily life of the researchers and staff that call this station their temporary home.
🌄 Plus, experience life in the wild outdoors, where modern amenities meet rigorous field safety protocols, including polar bear safety training.

Join us as we explore this extraordinary Arctic outpost!

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0:00 Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard
0:35 From Coal Mine to Research Station
1:20 How Many Scientists in Ny-Ålesund?
2:41 Who Keeps the Remote Station Running?
3:31 Social Life & Hobbies
4:41 Radio Silence & Polar Bear Safety
6:16 The Northernmost Community on Earth

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