I am deep into the mysteries of Antarctica and the logistics and challenges of Antarctic science for my current project, with input from eminent researchers on three continents. This is proving to be exceptionally interesting to research and write, not least because of the complexity and sensitivity of Antarctica as a living system, one that is enabling scientists to probe the origins of life on the planet from the perspective of deep-time and Antarctica’s central role in the assembly and dispersal of multiple supercontinents and repeated ice ages. I have long been fascinated with the icy continent of Antarctica and so will be putting heart, mind and soul into writing the very best chapter I can…