Building a Research Station to Study Climate Change on Antikythera

The island of Antikythera, known for the discovery of the ancient Antikythera mechanism, is now home to a modern-day research station. This new facility aims to study the impact of climate change on nature in the Mediterranean region. The area is experiencing warming at a rate 20% faster than the global average. With no fully-equipped atmospheric research station in Southeastern Europe, the Antikythera station will collect data on greenhouse gases, aerosols, and the interaction with solar energy. Additionally, it will gather information on extreme weather events, such as the Mediterranean version of tropical storms, called medicans, which are increasing in frequency due to climate change. The station will also monitor seismic activity in the region, providing valuable predictions for potential disasters.