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Drill kit begins journey to Antarctica's Lake Ellsworth
A daring project to explore an ancient lake hidden beneath the Antarctic ice moves closer to reality this weekend.
A huge load of essential equipment is starting the long journey by ship from the UK to the far South.
Probes to delve into the pitch-black waters of remote Lake Ellsworth are packed for one of the most difficult science missions of recent years.
Engineers raced to sterilise thousands of components to avoid any risk of contamination in the search for life.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19196175
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They sound very thorough. Glad they are taking so many precautions, and didn't rush right into it so many years ago.
Really glad you shared this. 
