Abstract:
This article from 'The Conversation' explores the crucial scientific work being conducted in Antarctica, following an incident at South Africa’s SANAE IV research base in March 2025. Geomorphologist David William Hedding discusses why Antarctica is a key site for climate and environmental research, emphasizing its sensitivity to global change and its role in understanding space weather, atmospheric conditions, and historical climate patterns. The article is available at: https://theconversation.com/scientists-in-antarctica-why-theyre-there-and-what-theyve-found-252752?_ga=2.76913811.741313072.1742988152-1120868666.1742988152.