CLEAN : Polar scientist teams up with artist to highlight climate change

The video discusses an ice core drilled from Antarctica, which is about 300 years old. The speaker explains the historical significance of the year 1765, marking the dawn of the Industrial Revolution with James Watt's steam engine improvements. The formation of ice cores in Antarctica is described, highlighting their value in studying past climates. A unique time capsule is created by injecting liquid silicone with air extracted from an ice core dated to 1765, symbolizing a preserved moment in history.

Describe the process of drilling into ice cores and its significance.

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What does the speaker mean by 'touching geological time'?

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