The Lake at the Bottom of the World (2023)

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An international team of scientists venture into the virtually unknown interior of Antarctica to explore a lake buried 3,600 feet beneath the ice. Their goals are as diverse as their disciplines — from unlocking clues about our planet’s climate and geological history to searching for life in extreme environments as analogues for life on other planets. Their success hinges on the performance of their custom-built hot water drill and their ability to work as a team in the harshest climate on the planet. As they struggle against the ferocity of the ice and wind to unravel mysteries buried deep under Antarctica, they consider how our relationship with nature — and with one another — will impact humanity’s future and the future of all life on our rapidly changing planet.

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