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Scientists successfully retrieve 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic depths

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Scientists successfully retrieve 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic depths

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  • An international team of scientists has successfully drilled nearly **2 miles** into the Antarctic bedrock, obtaining an **ice core** that is at least **1.2 million years old**.
  • This groundbreaking research aims to analyze ancient ice to understand the **evolution of Earth's atmosphere and climate**, particularly during **Ice Age cycles**.
  • **Carlo Barbante**, a leading glaciologist, emphasized the significance of understanding changes in **greenhouse gas concentrations** over time through the ice core findings.
  • The drilling project, known as **Beyond EPICA**, involved a team of **16 scientists** working in extreme conditions over four years.
  • Experts highlight the potential discoveries from the core, which could illuminate not only past climate conditions but also the **impact of human activity** on present-day climate change.

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