A scientist goes to the ends of the earth, for Earth's sake

Assoc Prof Siti Aisyah says global warming, rising sea levels, and acidifying oceans have very real impact on our planet, including marine and polar fungi. Photo: The Star/Azman Ghani

Not many of us can list both the north and south poles as places we have visited before, but Assoc Prof Dr Siti Aisyah Alias can.

The marine polar reseacher and lecturer is one of few women in the field and she is loving every minute of her work.