Antarctica Matters
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of Antarctica through this TEDx talk by Chandrika Nath, Executive Director of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research. Discover how the frozen continent holds a thousand different stories, from Earth's distant past to its possible future. Learn about the peaceful scientific cooperation between nations that has lasted for over six decades in Antarctica. Gain insights into Nath's personal journey from particle physics to Antarctic research, and understand the changing environment of the continent and its implications for our planet's future. Uncover why Antarctica matters not just to scientists, but to all of humanity, and how its study can provide crucial information about our world. Delve into the unique experiences of conducting research in one of the most extreme environments on Earth, including the importance of chocolate in an Antarctic diet.
Syllabus
Antarctica Matters | Chandrika Nath | TEDxLSE
Taught by
TEDx
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