Surrounding us is a whole world of living beings that can be seen only through the microscope, the microbes. These tiny creatures can be found everywhere on earth and can even survive in harsh conditions such as industrial contamination or under frozen water. We environmental microbiologists are the ones in charge of studying microbes. This is a memoir of my first trip to Svalbard – an archipelago well north of the Arctic Circle – in the search for microbial life that may help solve the problems our planet is facing. Through illustrations, words and pictures, you will navigate the thoughts and emotions I experienced during the days of the trip. I invite you to travel with me to the Arctic and to open your eyes to the life we cannot see that exists under extreme conditions.
This is the registration for the publication day of "Under Extreme Conditions". Join for a nice talk about Bacteria, pollutants and the Arctic, as well as the creative process behind writing a scientific book accessible and understandable for everybody. There will be free copies of the book for the firsts attendees, music, sparkling wine and surprises!
The event will be on Thursday 4th of May and it starts at 6pm in Kulttuurilaboratorio (Pikisaarentie 15). The entrance is for free.