The rise of the robots: how autonomous vehicles are transforming polar science
In the harsh and ever-changing landscapes of the polar regions, autonomous robots are quickly becoming a scientist’s best friend as our tools catch up with our questions.
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Researchers head to Greenland for ambitious science mission
Read more of: Researchers head to Greenland for ambitious science missionAn international team is collecting observations to understand how a melting Greenland is affecting ocean currents, which could cause weather change in UK and Europe
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Modernisation at Rothera Research Station shortlisted for British Construction and Infrastructure Award
Read more of: Modernisation at Rothera Research Station shortlisted for British Construction and Infrastructure AwardBritish Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) Modernisation Project at Rothera Research Station has been shortlisted in four categories at the British Construction and Infrastructure Awards (BCIA) 2026.
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Rothera Research Station’s construction season upgrades safeguard future polar science
Read more of: Rothera Research Station’s construction season upgrades safeguard future polar scienceAs the 2025/26 Antarctic construction season comes to an end, we look back at our collaborative efforts and achievements.
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From tsunamis to sheathbills: celebrating a successful season South
Read more of: From tsunamis to sheathbills: celebrating a successful season SouthAs the 2025/26 Antarctic science season comes to an end, we look back at our highlights and achievements.
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British Antarctic Survey partners with the National Antarctic Scientific Centre, Ukraine
Read more of: British Antarctic Survey partners with the National Antarctic Scientific Centre, UkraineEnhancing resilience, reducing environmental impact through shared logistics, and ensuring our teams can continue their vital scientific and operational work safely and efficiently.
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27 March 2026: Postcard from Rothera Research Station
Read more of: 27 March 2026: Postcard from Rothera Research StationWelcome to the latest postcard from Rothera Research Station. Work is continuing at pace as the season heads towards its close.
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Scientists’ drilling mission on remote and inaccessible glacier
Read more of: Scientists’ drilling mission on remote and inaccessible glacierA team of researchers from the UK and Korea has reached the most inaccessible and least-understood part of Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica where they will drill through the glacier to directly observe how warm ocean water is melting it from below.
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UK investment in polar research reaches milestone with opening of new Antarctic hub
Read more of: UK investment in polar research reaches milestone with opening of new Antarctic hubScientists working in Antarctica will benefit from a major new British Antarctic Survey (BAS) facility that demonstrates the UK’s position as a world leader in polar research.
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Breaking the ice: divers head beneath UK’s polar research ship in Antarctic sea ice mission
Read more of: Breaking the ice: divers head beneath UK’s polar research ship in Antarctic sea ice missionSpecialist divers will be entering the icy waters of the Weddell Sea, Antarctica this festive season (22-29 December) as part of a groundbreaking mission to test RRS Sir David Attenborough’s (SDA) ability to navigate through challenging sea ice conditions.
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Special delivery for Antarctica
Read more of: Special delivery for AntarcticaThe staff at the UK’s Rothera Research Station in Antarctica have been gifted an iconic Royal Mail ‘lamp’ post box featuring the King Charles III cypher – just in time […]
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20 November 2025: Postcard from Rothera Research Station
Read more of: 20 November 2025: Postcard from Rothera Research StationDiscovery Building takes shape The latest update from Rothera, our largest research station in Antarctica, where construction work on the new Discovery Building is advancing well as the summer season […]
