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Krill’s influence on CO2 and global climate

A new study involving British Antarctic Survey researchers highlights the influence of krill (Euphausia superba) on atmospheric carbon levels. It is published in the journal Nature Communications today (18th October …

Poet Laureate marks naming of polar ship

A new work by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage celebrates the RRS Sir David Attenborough. In this video Simon describes his inspiration for the poem, which can be read in full …

Stranded whales detected from space

A new technique for analysing satellite images may help scientists detect and count stranded whales from space. Researchers tested a new detection method using Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite images …

Study recommends special protection of emperor penguins

In a new study published this week (Wednesday 9 October) in the journal Biological Conservation, an international team of researchers recommends the need for additional measures to protect and conserve …

Ship is named with royal ceremony

The UK’s new polar research ship is formally named the RRS Sir David Attenborough today [Thursday 26 September] by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. In their first engagement of …

New report reveals state of the planet

MONACO: Hundreds of scientists and Government representatives met in Monaco this week to finalise the new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a …

Funding boost for space weather research

Space weather research gets a boost this week with a £20m fund announced by the UK Prime Minister. Space weather, such as flares or winds from the Sun’s surface or …

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New study on technique for detecting & counting stranded whales from space published @PLOSONE today.Researchers… https://t.co/jFK67r2nvj

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BAS whale biologist Dr Jennifer Jackson explains to @BBCAmos that "satellites get us to whales in those places that… https://t.co/ghZQzndvOe

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New study with BAS researchers highlights the influence of krill (those tiny shrimp-like creatures) on atmospheric… https://t.co/0PE3LyyM2N

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Krill’s influence on CO2 and global climate

Poet Laureate marks naming of polar ship

Stranded whales detected from space

Study recommends special protection of emperor penguins

Ship is named with royal ceremony

New report reveals state of the planet

Funding boost for space weather research

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Krill’s influence on CO2 and global climate

Poet Laureate marks naming of polar ship

Stranded whales detected from space

Study recommends special protection of emperor penguins

Ship is named with royal ceremony

New report reveals state of the planet

Funding boost for space weather research

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