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UAE Scientists Join India's 45th Antarctic Expedition to Study Mars-Like Landscapes

Scientists from the UAE's Khalifa University have joined India's 45th Antarctic Expedition at the Maitri research station. The joint team is investigating Antarctica's extreme, Mars-like environments to advance research in polar and planetary science. This collaboration is formalized under a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Emirates Polar Programme and India's National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research. The partnership aims to enhance joint scientific missions, data sharing, and research on climate change and polar ecosystems.

Key Points: UAE-India Partner for 45th Antarctic Expedition Research

  • Joint UAE-India Antarctic research
  • Studying Mars-like polar landscapes
  • Focus on climate and earth sciences
  • MoU drives polar science cooperation
  • Data sharing and joint missions planned
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UAE scientists partner with India for 45th Antarctic Expedition

UAE scientists from Khalifa University join India's Antarctic mission at Maitri station to study extreme landscapes for polar and planetary science.

"exploring Antarctica's Mars-like landscapes to advance polar and planetary science - Indian Embassy"

Abu Dhabi/New Delhi, Jan 8 Scientists from the United Arab Emirates have partnered with India for the 45th Antarctic Expedition, said the Indian embassy in the UAE.

A team from the UAE's Khalifa University joined India's 45th Antarctic Expedition at the Maitri research station.

The joint team is studying Antarctica's extreme, Mars-like landscapes to support research in polar science and planetary studies. The collaboration reflects deeper cooperation between the two countries in climate research, earth sciences and space-linked studies.

"Emirati researchers from Khalifa University joined India's 45th Antarctic Expedition at Maitri station, exploring Antarctica's Mars-like landscapes to advance polar and planetary science, " the Embassy wrote in a post on social media platform X.

The expedition's research focus is in Amery Ice-Shelf/Lambert Glacier offPrydz Bay, which is being developed as a multiinstitutional programme with special reference to the identification of orogenic and cratonic components to arrive at a refined India-Antarctica geological correlation, according to the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

The scientific cooperation between the two countries comes as part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed between the Emirates Polar Programme and India's National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), during the 15th session of the UAE-India Joint Committee Meeting in December 2024.

The MoU aimed to enhance collaboration in polar and ocean research.

The partnership also aims to support joint scientific missions in Antarctica and the Arctic, encourage data sharing, and promote research related to climate change, polar ecosystems, and earth system science.

The Emirates Polar Programme, launched in 2024, aims to strengthen the UAE's presence in polar science and focuses on participating in international polar missions and contributing to global climate action.

Through collaboration with India, the UAE seeks to deepen its understanding of polar environments while reinforcing international scientific cooperation.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see India leading in such a niche field. Our scientists at NCPOR deserve more recognition. Hope the data sharing leads to breakthroughs in understanding climate change impacts on the Indian monsoon.
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David E
As someone following space research, the 'Mars-like landscapes' angle is fascinating. This kind of interdisciplinary work between polar and planetary science is where the next big discoveries will happen. Kudos to both teams.
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Aditya G
While international collaboration is good, I hope our own research priorities and funding for Indian scientists aren't diluted. The article mentions a lot of technical terms about geological correlation - would be great to have a simpler explainer for the public.
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Sarah B
The UAE-India relationship keeps growing stronger beyond just trade and diaspora. Science diplomacy is a powerful tool. This MoU signed in Dec 2024 seems very recent and action-oriented.
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Karthik V
Maitri station is a symbol of India's peaceful scientific pursuits. More power to our researchers braving the extreme cold! 🧊 Hope the findings help us tackle environmental challenges back home.

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