When Tasmanian astronomer Louis Bernacchi set foot on Antarctica in 1898, he declared, “Antarctic exploration is of capital importance to science.” While his statement remains as true as ever, scientific exploration has faced unique geostrategic and environmental threats in the intervening years. When Tasmanian astronomer Louis Bernacchi set foot on Antarctica in 1898, he declared, “Antarctic exploration is of capital importance to science.” While his statement remains as true as ever, scientific exploration has faced unique geostrategic and environmental threats in the intervening years. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Antarctica is dedicated to peaceful scientific activity, but the security of research conducted there is in danger
