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We are the German National Committee of the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists!

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Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) @soosocean.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🌊 State of the Southern Ocean in 2025 SandyThomalla and other SOOS members contributed to this year's @ametsoc State of the Climate: buff.ly/yp2oEDD 🌡️ Widespread warming 🔥 Record-high upper-ocean heat content 🌊 Enhanced ocean heat uptake 🌱 Elevated summer chlorophyll 🫧 Surface O2 anomalies
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State of the Climate 2025: Antarctica and the Southern Ocean
Special Online Supplement to the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society Vol. 107, No. 8, August, 2026
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Are you joining the SCAR Open Science Conference in Oslo? If yes, then join the sessions and workshops organized by APECS!❄️☺️ apecs.is/news/apecs-n... @apecs-denmark.bsky.social @apecsoceania.bsky.social @ehpecs.bsky.social @apecsargentina.bsky.social
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Association of Polar Early Career Scientists - APECS activities at SCAR OSC August 2026 Oslo
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
You missed our two Let‘s Talk: Antarctica InSync seminars?📺 We have now compiled an extensive summary for you 🌐 Thank you again for everyone who joined us, especially our speakers who shared their plans + role in the international project! 🙏 apecs-germany.de/early-career...
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Early Career Scientists within Antarctica InSync – two successful webinars organised by APECS Germany – APECS Germany
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Join us today at 17:00 German time (GMT+2)! 🙌
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Session I: Date 28 July 2026, 15:00-16:30 GMT Registration link: eu01web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Let's talk - Antarctica InSync (session I). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Do you want to engage with Antarctica InSync but don’t know where to start? Have you heard about the initiative and want to learn more about the opportunities it provides to the research community and...
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Session II: Date 29 July 2026, 06:00-07.30 GMT Registration link: eu01web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Let's talk - Antarctica InSync (session II). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Do you want to engage with Antarctica InSync but don’t know where to start? Have you heard about the initiative and want to learn more about the opportunities it provides to the research community and...
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Let’s Talk Antarctica InSync ✨ Join us online on 28 or 29 July for an introduction to the project and explore ways for you to get involved. Researchers involved in Antarctica InSync will share their experiences and explain how they contribute to the initiative. apecs-germany.de/lets-talk-an...
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
REMINDER for our Let’s Talk Antarctica InSync ✨ Join us online tomorrow for an introduction to the project and explore ways for you to get involved. Researchers involved in Antarctica InSync will share their experiences and explain how they contribute to the initiative.
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
REMINDER for our Let’s Talk Antarctica InSync ✨ Join us online tomorrow for an introduction to the project and explore ways for you to get involved. Researchers involved in Antarctica InSync will share their experiences and explain how they contribute to the initiative.
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Session II: Date 29 July 2026, 06:00-07.30 GMT Registration link: eu01web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Let's talk - Antarctica InSync (session II). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Do you want to engage with Antarctica InSync but don’t know where to start? Have you heard about the initiative and want to learn more about the opportunities it provides to the research community and...
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Session I: Date 28 July 2026, 15:00-16:30 GMT Registration link: eu01web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Let's talk - Antarctica InSync (session I). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Do you want to engage with Antarctica InSync but don’t know where to start? Have you heard about the initiative and want to learn more about the opportunities it provides to the research community and...
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Let’s Talk Antarctica InSync ✨ Join us online on 28 or 29 July for an introduction to the project and explore ways for you to get involved. Researchers involved in Antarctica InSync will share their experiences and explain how they contribute to the initiative. apecs-germany.de/lets-talk-an...
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Recap of EGU26: APECS Germany and other national committees brought together polar Early Career Researchers for icebreakers, networking, and EGU survival tips. Thanks to everyone who joined us! ❄️🌍 #PolarResearch #APECS #ECR apecs-germany.de/recap-connec...
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Lena Nicola @lenanicola.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
We at @apecs-germany.bsky.social are also planning an Early-Career meeting during the conference next year ✨ Save the date!👇👇
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
🌍 Interested in Antarctica? Join the APECS Ireland webinar “Antarctica Today: Environment, Science, Geopolitics” on Friday 22 May (3pm Dublin / 4pm CEST). Open to everyone, especially early-career researchers. Join us here: universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/j/9589796321...
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Hiermit laden wir euch herzlich zur letzten Polarstunde dieses Jahres ein! 🎤 Polare Mikroalgen – biologische CO₂-Senken 📅 20. Mai 2026 (Anmeldung bis 19. Mai - polarstunde@polarforschung.de) ⏰ 17:00–18:00 Uhr (online via Zoom) @polarforschung.bsky.social
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
TODAY! Heading to EGU? Join us for our APECS Splinter Meeting at 10:45 - 12:30 Room 2.97. Meet fellow polar enthusiasts right from the start of the week and get some insights on how-to-EGU! Looking forward seeing many of you today!
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Remote Sensing of Polar Regions, University of Bremen @polarbremen.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
The 5th International Polar Year (IPY5.info) is coming up in 2032-2033. Last week the kick-off for the German national committee took place in Gießen. We are excited for the upcoming activities, projects and outreach!
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DGPolar | Polarforschung @polarforschung.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Wir haben bereits tolle Bilder und Einblicke erhalten! Schaut jetzt schon auf polarforschung.de/die-dgp/galerie vorbei! Habt ihr noch mehr Bilder mit polaren Motiven für uns? Schickt uns Euren Beitrag per mail an 100-Jahre-DGP[at]polarforschung.de ✉️
Flyer für DGP100 Aktion
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
BIG NEWS! 📢 We are planning a new Polar & alpine fieldwork seminar series ❄️🏔️ Our last “Let’s talk fieldwork”-webinar is more than 5 years ago and we think it’s about time to cover this important aspect of polar and alpine science again in one or more online seminars! 1/x
Illustration of new seminar series
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DGPolar | Polarforschung @polarforschung.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
POLAR PORTRAITS! 📹❄️ Das Projekt „Oral History der DGP“ stellt in Interviews verdiente Persönlichkeiten und wichtige Ereignisse der deutschen Polarforschung vor. Viele, auch unbekannte Episoden der deutschen Polarforschungsgeschichte werden in den Videos erzählt. Die Portraits sind ab sofort online!
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
POLAR PORTRAITS ❄️ A new oral history project by the German Society for Polar Research, highlighting inspiring people and defining moments in German polar science. Personal stories, experiences, and insights — straight from the polar regions. @polarforschung.bsky.social
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
In case you missed our Let's Talk event about scientific #data #archiving 💾 last November you can now find a summary of it here 👇 apecs-germany.de/event-summar...
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Event Summary: Let’s Talk Data Archiving – Practical Insights into FAIR and Long-Term Data Management – APECS Germany
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Alfred Wegener Institute @awi.de · 26/03/2026
Construction of the new Polarstern is gathering pace: A 5.66-metre-long model has successfully demonstrated the capabilities of the future research icebreaker in the HSVA ice channel. 🧊🚢 Construction of the ship is scheduled to begin in spring 2027. www.awi.de/ueber-uns/se... 📹AWI/Ocean Architects
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Einladung zur nächsten POLARSTUNDE ❄️ Diesmal zum Thema: Polarforschung in Deutschland – ein historischer Rückblick 📆 08.04.2026 🕔 17:00–18:00 Uhr Anmeldung bis zum Vortag an polarstunde@polarforschung.de Seid dabei – wir freuen uns auf euch! ☺️ @polarforschung.bsky.social
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Antarctic Science Ltd @antarcticscience.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Hi all, the ❄️ Antarctic Science International Bursary ❄️ is open until 20 March! £6000 bursaries available to ECRs anywhere in the world for #Antarctic science projects that extend the scope of current work www.antarcticsciencebursary.org.uk/apply-for-an... Apply here! 👇👇 please share/repost
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Antarctic Science Bursaries | Apply for an ASI Bursary
Information and minimum criteria on applying for an Antarctic science bursary
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Permafrost Young Researchers Network @pyrn-official.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
❄️ Want to do a PhD in the Arctic? ‼️ The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) is hiring 5 PhD candidates across Arctic science fields! 🧊 Work at the frontlines of climate & cryosphere research 📍 Svalbard, Norway 🔗 www.unis.no/about/positi...
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Available positions
All vacant positions at UNIS are announced on JobbNorge, and applications must be sent through the JobbNorge system.
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Happy Polar Bear Day everybody🐻‍❄️! Time for some happy news ❄️☺️
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
POLARSTUNDE – 11.03.2026 | 17–18 Uhr Online | Kostenlos "Die Rückkehr der Finnwale" mit Helena Herr & Alexander Rychwalski In dieser #Polarstunde geben wir spannende Einblicke in die aktuelle #Finnwal #Forschung. Anmeldung: polarstunde@polarforschung.de Zoom-Link folgt nach Registrierung. Infos 👇
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Rick Thoman @alaskawx.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Lots of great info this week at the Climate and Cryosphere Open Science Conference. Everything from cutting edge ice sheet process studies to Indigenous prospectives from Alaska and Aotearoa New Zealand. Nice mix of grad students, early career folks up to venerable veterans. #CliC2026
Banner for the Climate and Cryosphere Open Science Conference, Wellington, New Zealand 9-12 February, 2026.
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Permafrost Young Researchers Network @pyrn-official.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🚨 PSECCO Conference Travel Grants now open! Up to $900 for polar early career scientists & educators (U.S.-based) to attend Spring/Summer 2026 conferences. 🗓 Deadline: March 15, 2026 (11:59pm MT) ℹ️ More info below: psecco.org/news/psecco-... #PolarScience #ECR
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PSECCO Conference Travel Grant applications due March 15, 2026! | Polar Science Early Career Community Office
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
📖 TALES FROM THE POLES We’re excited to announce a new e-book collaboration by @ukpolarnetwork.bsky.social and @apecs_nl! Step into the world of polar science through stories and adventures from polar researchers themselves! 📅 Available 13 February 2026 #PolarScience #ResearchLife #TalesFromThePoles
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Maggi Brisbin @margaretbrisbin.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
This all women, all early career team is officially on its way to the Wedell Sea, Antarctica to study sea ice and plankton!! Wish us luck in the dreadful Drake Passage 🤞🌊🐧🇦🇶 #oceanography #iceXplankton Krill pun shirts were gifts from co-I Tricia Thibodeau 💗
Five early career scientists in krill pun t-shirt: jagged little krill, krill bill, killer queen, license to kril. In front of the R/V Sikuliaq, university of Alaskas research vessel. About to depart to Antarctica to study sea ice and plankton!
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
❄️ Nächste Polarstunde am 14.01., um 17 Uhr! ❄️ Diesmal geht es um die Coole(n) Klassen in Antarktika, vorgestellt von Dr. Rainer Lehmann, Dr. Sonja Berg und Marie-Sophie Bothe. Diese geben ausführliche Einblicke in dieses spannende Projekt. Anmeldung bis zum 13.01. an polarstunde@polarforschung.de
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Austrian Polar Research Institute @austrianpolar.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
🌈 Happy PolarPrideDay is coming! 🌈 ☕ Join APECS Austria on 18 Nov at 9:00 CET for an informal Virtual Coffee! Link to join👇 @florinaroana.bsky.social @apecs-germany.bsky.social @apecs-denmark.bsky.social @univie.ac.at @uniinnsbruck.bsky.social
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Women in the Arctic and Antarctic @warcticantarctic.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
New position at the University of the Faroe Islands - Postdoc Researcher in Marine Mammal Ecology - Deadline: Oct 27, 2025 setur.totalview.cloud/recruitment/... FYI - @polarsecco.bsky.social @apecs-denmark.bsky.social @apecs-germany.bsky.social @arcticinstitute.bsky.social @iasc-arctic.bsky.social
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
❄️ Die POLARSTUNDE geht weiter! Am 26.11. geht es um Geoengineering in der Antarktis ❄️ Dr. Stefan Hain & Dr. Patrick Flamm geben Einblicke in das Thema und dessen Bedeutung für den Antarktisvertrag. 📩 Anmeldung bis 25.11. an: polarstunde@polarforschung.de @polarforschung.bsky.social
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Rob Larter @polarrobs.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
🧪🧵 Future change to #ThwaitesGlacier, Antarctica constitutes the largest uncertainty in #sea-level rise forecasts. The Science Coordination Office of the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration recently issued a briefing document summarising some key findings - thwaitesglacier.org/findings
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Arctic Data Center @arcticdatactr.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Last call for applications for our Reproducible Approaches to Arctic Research Using R course. This training is FREE and will be held on Zoom (in Pacific Time) from March 2-6, 2026. Applications are due October 31st, 2025. Apply here: forms.gle/Tv6enduXfHxX...
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
The Antarctic fieldwork season is calling, and four of our board members are heading south this year! ❄️🐧 Stay tuned for more information and a potential live check-in from the ice in the coming weeks.🎥 @lenanicola.bsky.social
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Let’s talk: Data Archiving! Join us on November 5th, 6–7 PM (CET) for a lively conversation about preserving your data for the future. 🔗 Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... @apecs-denmark.bsky.social @apecsoceania.bsky.social @ehpecs.bsky.social @polarforschung.bsky.social
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
❄️ Die POLARSTUNDE startet in die neue Saison! Am 15.10. geht es um Sturmschwalben im Südpolarmeer 🐦🌊 Prof. Petra Quillfeldt & Dr. Yvonne Schumm geben spannende Einblicke in eine Brutkolonie auf King George Island. 📩 Anmeldung bis 14.10. an: polarstunde@polarforschung.de @polarforschung.bsky.social
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Ruth Mottram @ruthmottram.eurosky.social · 02/10/2025
Simply beautiful photos of climate scientists in action. And really well explained - worth a read. 1/
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
❄️ Die POLARSTUNDE geht in eine neue Runde! ❄️ Ab dem 15.10. erwarten Sie spannende Vorträge rund um Polar- und Klimaforschung. 🌍🐧 📩 Anmeldung per Mail an polarstunde@polarforschung.de @polarforschung.bsky.social
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APECS Germany @apecs-germany.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
‪Extended deadline! Early-career polar researchers – show us your creativity! Submit a short, fun video explaining your thesis by Nov 1, 2025 and win up to 300€! Details 👉 apecs-germany.de/explain-your... @polarforschung.bsky.social
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Robert Rohde @rarohde.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
The Northern Pacific Ocean is currently smashing temperature records. And it is reaching these levels far earlier than the current generation of climate models had expected. A short thread 🧵
Time series of monthly Northern Pacific Ocean sea surface temperature anomalies from 1850 to August 2025 alongside multi-model expectations of the warming in this area (scenario SSP2-4.5).
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David N. Thomas @dnthomas01.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Jari Haapala opens the first Finnish Sea Ice Research Day….great initiative bringing 60 sea ice researchers together…going to be a great day
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Australian Antarctic Program Partnership @antarctic.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
💪 A superpower of the Southern Ocean is taking up heat and carbon from humans and slowing the rate of global warming, by exchanging heat and carbon between the atmosphere and the deep ocean. 🔄 The freeze-and-melt cycle of sea ice drives this exchange by changing water density and acting as a pump.
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Ruth Mottram @ruthmottram.eurosky.social · 10/09/2025
Ever heard of #AntarcticaInSync? It's a very cool initiative to better understand the Southern Ocean and it's icy continent.. Kicking off the second webinar now... www.antarctica-insync.org
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Michael Le Page @mjflepage.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
With emissions still rising 📈 and the catastrophic consequences 🔥 becoming ever clearer, geoengineering is getting ever more tempting 🧪 But a review has concluded that the main methods proposed to save polar ice 🧊 are not doable or won't work www.newscientist.com/article/2495...
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Geoengineering is not going to save the poles from climate change
A review of the five main methods proposed for cooling down the poles or slowing the loss of ice concludes they are all wildly impractical, wouldn't work, or both
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