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Antarctic Research Station. Scientific field party riding Bombardier skidoos above the British Antarctic Survey's Rothera Station. Rothera is a year-round science laboratory on the Antarctic Peninsula where scientists can prepare equipment for extended fieldwork. These skidoos can travel at up to 60 kilometres per hour and tow a load of around two tonnes. The British Antarctic Survey carries out scientific research in the Antarctic. (KEYSTONE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/DAVID VAUGHAN)