A team of scientists drilled nearly 2 miles deep into Antarctica to retrieve an ice core aged at least 1.2 million years. This project, Beyond EPICA, will enhance understanding of historical atmospheric changes, greenhouse gas levels, and Ice Age cycles. By analyzing this ancient ice, researchers hope to glean insights into Earth's climate evolution and human impact since the Industrial Revolution. The project, primarily coordinated by Italy and funded by the European Union, marks a significant advancement in paleoclimatology and is expected to yield crucial data for ongoing climate change studies.