Explore the science: Ice
glacier
The Challenges
The scientists try to measure the speed and melt of the glacier, create an ice lens and design self-heating hand warmers.
Is the Franz Josef Glacier advancing or retreating? Jonathan Hare explains how the scientists reached their conclusions.
Is it possible to produce a lens out of ice? Discover the science behind this challenge and the problems the scientists encountered.
Mike Bullivant explores the chemical reactions involved in creating hand warmers.
Content last updated: 20/07/2006
