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Are world leaders downplaying the evidence of climate change? Three scientists issue a stark warning to those in power. Dr James Kirkham from British Antarctic Survey, Professor Chris Stokes from […]
Artist Rowan Huntley and British Antarctic Survey Geochemist Dr Jo Johnson have been working together to translate polar science into art. Their exhibition at the Scott Polar Research Institute is Huntley’s creative response to […]
Science flights over the changing Amazon Rainforest
Far from frozen runways, British Antarctic Survey aircraft ‘Ice Cold Katy’ has been supporting research above Earth’s once-reliable green lung, the Amazon Rainforest.
The sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia has long been a wildlife haven. This made it a major hub for whaling – and whale populations are still feeling the impact.
Geoengineering is the hot topic in climate science debate – drawing increasingly emotive and divisive responses, as investment in blue-sky engineering proposals grows and progress on decarbonisation stutters. Geoengineering is […]
George Day has been compiling and analysing all the Bird Island whale observations since 1979. During that time, eight species of whales were seen with southern right whales having the most sightings followed by humpback whales and then minke whales.
Besides our busy schedules, here on Bird Island we try to whale watch at every available opportunity. The sheer cliffs on the North side of the island provide an excellent […]
Glaciers are huge sources of nutrients that act as the building blocks of life. How will this source of nutrients change in a warming world?
When news broke that Antarctica had gained ice mass between 2021 and 2023, it sparked debate across comment sections worldwide. How could the continent be gaining ice when we’re constantly […]
This free event was held at the Discovery Point and V&A Dundee to show the Whale Memorial sculpture and launch the Whaler’s Memory.
Project Leader Dr Jennifer Jackson, Project Partner and field team member Dr Joanna Kershaw, and Project Manager Stephanie Martin were invited by South Georgia Heritage Trust/Friends of South Georgia Island […]