Antarctic subglacial lake exploration

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<p>One hundred years since humans first ventured to the South Pole, we are on the verge of a new era in Antarctic exploration. </p><p>In Discovery, Andrew Luck-Baker talks to scientists who'll soon be entering the last untouched realms on the planet. </p><p>They are poised to drill into ancient lakes trapped beneath thousands of metres of polar ice. </p><p>British, Russian and United states scientists all have ambitious projects underway to do this. </p><p>Among other quests, they will search for unique forms of life in these deep and hidden icy lakes. </p><p>Their efforts might ultimately lead to finding life on other worlds.</p>