A team of scientists has successfully extracted a nearly 3-kilometer-long ice core from Antarctica, dating back at least 1.2 million years. This research aims to uncover changes in Earth’s atmosphere and climate, shedding light on ancient ice ages. The operation involved advanced technology to drill ice sections under extreme conditions, with temperatures reaching as low as -27 degrees Celsius. The ice core will be analyzed for greenhouse gas concentrations, revealing significant data on climate change trends over the millennia. The ice will be transported to Europe for further study, with research results expected in two years.