国际期刊《自然》聚焦中国南极考察

Group 1 - China's Antarctic research capabilities have significantly improved over the past decade, with the launch of the fifth Antarctic research station, the Qinling Station, in 2024, which is strategically located to address current research challenges [3] - The Qinling Station is equipped with a clean energy system, including solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, and hydrogen storage, expected to meet over 50% of its energy needs, showcasing China's commitment to green and low-carbon polar research [3] - The station is particularly suitable for studying the formation mechanisms of Antarctic deep water, which plays a crucial role in global heat storage and carbon absorption, as well as providing important conditions for researching polar biodiversity [3] Group 2 - The United States plans to significantly reduce its polar research budget by 2026, while China's continuous investment and expanding research activities are expected to "fill the global research gap" and ensure the continuity of key research tasks [4] - Climate change has made Antarctic research an urgent task that transcends national borders, with China's active participation injecting new hope into the global scientific community and contributing significantly to international cooperation in addressing climate and ecological challenges [4] - The Qinling Station's first winter research mission is underway, with team members actively installing and debugging various facilities, and the clean energy system has generated over 260,000 kilowatt-hours, saving an estimated 150 tons of fuel annually [4]