Permafrost

#50: Permafrost Microorganisms: Newly discovered species could aid U.S. military Arctic operations

March 17, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Basic Research, Military Engineering, Podcast episodes 0:37:28 0 Comments

ERDC researchers recently discovered 26 new species of microorganisms frozen in permafrost that was approximately 40,000 years old. Studying the properties of these new species could unlock capabilities with the potential to support U.S. military operations in extreme cold regions. We discuss this discovery with Dr. Robyn Barbato, a senior research microbiologist and the leader…

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Video: #50: Permafrost Microorganisms

March 17, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Basic Research, Military Engineering, video podcasts 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDf8vRoURBQ ERDC researchers recently discovered 26 new species of microorganisms frozen in permafrost that was approximately 40,000 years old. Studying the properties of these new species could unlock capabilities with the potential to support U.S. military operations in extreme cold regions. We discuss this discovery with Dr. Robyn Barbato, a senior research microbiologist and the…

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Podcast Resources: #50: Permafrost Microorganisms

March 17, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Basic Research, Military Engineering, Podcast resources 0 Comments

ERDC researchers recently discovered 26 new species of microorganisms frozen in permafrost that was approximately 40,000 years old. Studying the properties of these new species could unlock capabilities with the potential to support U.S. military operations in extreme cold regions. Listen to Episode 50 to hear Dr. Robyn Barbato discuss this discovery. You can also…

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#50: Permafrost Microorganisms: Newly discovered species could aid U.S. military Arctic operations

March 17, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Basic Research, Military Engineering 0:37:28 0 Comments

ERDC researchers recently discovered 26 new species of microorganisms frozen in permafrost that was approximately 40,000 years old. Studying the properties of these new species could unlock capabilities with the potential to support U.S. military operations in extreme cold regions. We discuss this discovery with Dr. Robyn Barbato, a senior research microbiologist and the leader…

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#33: PODS and RAIL: Versatile ramp system aids expedient deployment of military equipment

November 18, 2025 Christopher Kieffer Military Engineering, Power of ERDC 0:31:18 0 Comments

ERDC and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) collaborated in 2016 to develop a transportable ramp system that could be used to rapidly restore a damaged pier. The components from the Pier Over-Decking System (PODS) were later redeveloped into the Rapidly Available Interface for trans-Loading (RAIL) system, which can be used…

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#33: PODS and RAIL: Versatile ramp system aids expedient deployment of military equipment

November 18, 2025 Christopher Kieffer Military Engineering, Podcast episodes 0:31:18 Comments Off on #33: PODS and RAIL: Versatile ramp system aids expedient deployment of military equipment

ERDC and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) collaborated in 2016 to develop a transportable ramp system that could be used to rapidly restore a damaged pier. The components from the Pier Over-Decking System (PODS) were later redeveloped into the Rapidly Available Interface for trans-Loading (RAIL) system, which can be used…

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Podcast Resources: #33: PODS and RAIL

November 18, 2025 Christopher Kieffer Podcast resources Comments Off on Podcast Resources: #33: PODS and RAIL

ERDC and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center collaborated in 2016 to develop a transportable ramp system that could be used to rapidly restore a damaged pier.  The components from the Pier Over-Decking System (PODS) were later redeveloped into the Rapidly Available Interface for trans-Loading (RAIL) system, which can be…

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Video: #33: PODS and RAIL

November 18, 2025 Christopher Kieffer video podcasts Comments Off on Video: #33: PODS and RAIL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9zcCgFL07U ERDC and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) collaborated in 2016 to develop a transportable ramp system that could be used to rapidly restore a damaged pier. The components from the Pier Over-Decking System (PODS) were later redeveloped into the Rapidly Available Interface for trans-Loading (RAIL) system, which can be…

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#13: Permafrost Basic Research

January 31, 2022 admin Basic Research 00:40:20 0 Comments

Permafrost, or ground that has been frozen for at least two years, covers roughly a quarter of the Northern Hemisphere. And it is teeming with microbes, including many with unique characteristics that have allowed them to adapt to extremely low temperatures and survive for decades. As climate change threatens to thaw permafrost and revive these…

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#13: Permafrost Basic Research

January 31, 2022 admin Basic Research, Podcast episodes 00:40:20 Comments Off on #13: Permafrost Basic Research

Permafrost, or ground that has been frozen for at least two years, covers roughly a quarter of the Northern Hemisphere. And it is teeming with microbes, including many with unique characteristics that have allowed them to adapt to extremely low temperatures and survive for decades. As climate change threatens to thaw permafrost and revive these…

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