A dozen sidebars are distributed throughout the document to give a flavor of the broad spectrum of Antarctic research.

The Breathing of the Atmosphere
Emperors of the Antarctic
Fish Antifreeze Proteins
West Antarctic Ice Sheet Stability and Global Sea Level
AMANDA: The Antarctic Muon and Neutrino Detector Array
Antarctica's Important Role in Global Ocean Circulation
Effect of the Ozone Hole on Oceanic Life
Graduate Student Life in Antarctica
Antarctica and NASA's "Origins" Program
Ocean Floor Mapping
Antarctica and Remote Sensing: Understanding Earth's Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Change
Marine Fuel Spill Response: A Case Study in Polar Waters