"Recent expedition" refers to a journey or exploration that has taken place recently, usually involving a group of people going out to discover, research, or explore a specific place or area. Full definition
Researchers on recent expeditions to the frozen continent have planted instruments that are giving scientists the information they need, and the latest projections from those data are alarming. (scientificamerican.com)
Now if we can just get Dr. Lonnie Thompson to give us a report on the Qori Kalis glacier in Peru, due to disappear in 3 months, from his most recent expeditions paid for with taxpayer dollars! (wattsupwiththat.com)
Scientists have made recent expeditions to Antarctica to install instruments that will give them the information they need. (scientificamerican.com)