Analysis of the ancient ice is expected to show how Earth’s atmosphere and climate have evolved. Scientists say it should provide insight into how Ice Age cycles have changed, and may help in understanding how atmospheric carbon changed climate. (AP Production by Paolo Santalucia)

Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctica

Analysis of the ancient ice is expected to show how Earth’s atmosphere and climate have evolved. Scientists say it should provide insight into how Ice Age cycles have changed, and may help in understanding how atmospheric carbon changed climate. (AP Production by Paolo Santalucia)