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Science in Antarctica
For over a century Britain has been at the forefront of exploration and scientific research in Antarctica. The scientific advances that have been made over recent decades have gained international recognition and have changed humankind’s understanding of planet Earth. The UK’s vibrant Antarctic research community plays a leading role in the international efforts to investigate and monitor environmental change in the Polar Regions.
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Latest publications
- Antarctic tipping points
- Winter warming in Antarctica
- Antarctica and climate change
- The Ozone Hole
- Antarctica’s hidden lakes
- Penguins and climate change
- Krill fishing and conservation in the Southern Ocean
- Marine Protected Areas
- Sea ice at both poles
- Larsen C Ice Shelf
- Sea-level rise
- Albatrosses
- Diversity in UK Polar Science – Polar Horizons Meeting Report
- The State of the Polar Oceans 2018
- Understanding Antarctica
Latest news
- Construction first for British Antarctic Survey as specialist team fit-out new building over the Antarctic winter
- Using AI to track icebergs
- Additional cases of Avian Flu confirmed on South Georgia
- First Antarctic research mission on polar ship
- Celebrating Polar Pride 2023
- New Antarctic place names announced
- Team heads for Antarctica to study global warming effects
- British Antarctic Survey unveils pilotless plane for testing in Antarctica
- Increased West Antarctic Ice Sheet melting ‘unavoidable’
- Sea change: new blueprint for Southern Ocean
- Estates and Facilities Team win prestigious award
- Antarctica’s glacial border moves for miles with the tide
- British Antarctic Survey on Radio & TV this Autumn
- Supergiant iceberg makes surrounding ocean surface colder and less salty
- Brunt Ice Shelf speeds up after calving of giant iceberg
- Loss of sea ice causes catastrophic breeding failure for emperor penguins
- Urgent call for more Southern Ocean research
- New Antarctic extremes ‘virtually certain’ as world warms
- The mystery of the missing Antarctic sea ice
- Fish survival in the extreme cold
- Bird diet sampling helps uncover the lives of living fossils
- Celebrating Midwinter in Antarctica
- Deep ocean waters in Antarctica are shrinking and warming
- New map reflects ice loss and name changes
- Ground beneath Thwaites Glacier mapped for first time
- Scientists track the epic flight of fledged albatross
- Update on construction season in Antarctica
- British Antarctic Survey completes Antarctic field season
- Invading insects transforming Antarctic soils
- Scientists named on TIME100 list for Antarctic research
- Exterior complete for new Antarctic science and operations facility
- Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica calves giant iceberg
- New emperor penguin colony discovered
- Celebrating the Festive Season in Antarctica
- New season begins for Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation programme
- ‘Sounds’ of the sun inspire an extraordinary new album
- Warming and acidification threatens organisms
- Research shows ‘danger zones’ for wandering albatrosses
- Celebrating Polar Pride Day 2022
- British Antarctic Survey’s 2022-2023 field season begins
- Antarctica drawing competition launches
- Learning about the first animals from life at the poles
- Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme – change in leadership
- Midwinter Day 2022 in Antarctica
- Antarctic glaciers’ ice loss “unprecedented”
- Polar research ship returns to UK
- New map of Southern Ocean floor
- BAS’ 2021-2022 field season has ended
- Report highlights changes in Antarctica
- Couple tie the knot in Antarctica
- Wedding planned in British Antarctic Territory
- New aircraft investment supports polar science
- Researchers identify biggest threats to Larsen C ice shelf
- New link between greenhouse gases and sea-level rise
- RRS Sir David Attenborough completes ice trials
- Job opportunities in Antarctica
- Scientists discover Antarctica’s hidden geological past
- Drilling of oldest ice on Earth completed
- Antarctica as testing site ahead of mission to icy moons
- More fish in ‘twilight zone’ than previously thought
- Polar medals awarded to BAS staff
- Labs in Antarctica and Cambridge Receive Sustainability Award
- Invasive species ‘hitchhiking’ on ships threaten Antarctica’s unique ecosystems
- New polar research ship embodies ‘spirit of Shackleton’
- Celebrating Christmas in Antarctica 2021
- British Antarctic Survey’s 2021-2022 field season is underway
- RRS Sir David Attenborough arrives in Antarctica for the first time
- Antarctic seabird faces declining populations
- RRS Sir David Attenborough arrives in Falkland Islands
- Antarctica experiences rare total solar eclipse
- RRS Sir David Attenborough makes maiden voyage to Antarctica
- UK takes vaccines to Antarctica
- Falkland Islands Government and BAS work together on forthcoming Antarctic season
- Immersive science-art exhibition opens at Glasgow Science Centre
- Future of Life Award for ozone hole discovery and world’s “most successful environmental treaty”
- Chaotic formation of genetic islands among marine molluscs
- Warming Western Antarctic Peninsula waters impact plankton community
- Plastic pollution and ocean acidification reduce Antarctic krill development
- Climate change risk to emperor penguins
- UK and Australian new polar research ships rendezvous on sea trials
- Antarctic teams send best wishes to England football team
- New verified temperature record for Antarctic continent
- Celebrating Midwinter in Antarctica
- World’s experts report on tackling biodiversity and climate change
- Antarctica wasn’t as cold during the last ice age as previously thought, new study shows
- Rothera Research Station’s new wharf achieves first CEEQUAL award in Antarctica
- BAS staff recognised with Royal Society Fellowships
- Underwater robot reveals how Thwaites Glacier is melting
- BAM Nuttall and Sweco in new partnership to upgrade Antarctic Research Stations
- New autonomous robotic for RRS Sir David Attenborough
- RRS James Clark Ross makes final call to Falkland Islands
- Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica calves
- RRS James Clark Ross departs Antarctica for the final time
- Potential for life in lakes isolated beneath Antarctic ice
- Discovery of life beneath Antarctica’s ice shelves
- BAS Staff awarded the Polar Medal
- Opportunities for Antarctic research – Apply now
- RRS James Clark Ross on route to Antarctica
- Polar scientists and staff awarded place names in Antarctica
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