What’s it like to be a chef in Antarctica?
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When you think of professional chefs, you probably don’t envision a remote research station at the end of the globe. But scientists working in some of the most extreme conditions need a varied and balanced diet to keep them healthy. So what is it like to work as a chef in Antarctica? Meet Katy Rumm, based at Rothera Research Station in Antarctica.
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