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SUMMARY:Ice on show at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:British Antarctic Survey and the University of Cambridge will be at the 2024 Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition\, talking all about how we’re unlocking the past using ice cores from Antarctica. \nThe ice cores team explain how bubbles of air trapped in ice can unlock the secrets of the past. BAS. \nThis annual event is a free\, interactive experience for anyone curious about the latest advances in science and technology. With more than 300 scientists and 14 flagship exhibits\, there’s something for everyone. And if you can’t make it in person\, there will be plenty of online content including livestream demos and interviews! \nIn partnership with the University of Cambridge\, our researchers will be showcasing how by unlocking the past we can understand and determine the future. \n \n  \nUnlocking the Past \nBeneath the surface of Antarctica lies a pristine record of the ancient atmosphere. By drilling down thousands of  metres into the ice sheet we can recover samples of ice from nearly one million years ago. The bubbles trapped in the ice are tiny bottles of ancient air. We use them to determine how greenhouse gases have changed in the past. We can also use the ice that entombs this air to understand how the temperature has changed over time. \n  \nUnderstanding the Present \nIce core data suggests that in the past some parts of the Antarctic ice sheet suddenly became unstable over just a few centuries. \nScientists are doing research to see if the same processes are happening today. There is evidence that parts of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet may be reaching a tipping point\, beyond which irreversible melting could occur. This could dramatically raise global sea levels affecting millions of people. \n  \nDetermining the Future \nWhat we learn from ice cores about the past informs us about the changes we may see in the future. \nOur choices and actions today will have a huge impact on how climate change will unfold in the coming decades. \nThe more we limit climate change\, the less likely we are to reach tipping points\, lose Antarctic ice and raise sea levels.
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/unlocking-the-past-at-the-royal-society-summer-science-exhibtion/
LOCATION:Royal Society\, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace\, London\, SW1Y 5AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:British Antarctic Survey at The Royal International Air Tattoo
DESCRIPTION:Join the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) as we soar into this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) and get an up-close encounter with one of our Twin Otter aircraft\, essential for our pioneering scientific endeavours in Antarctica and beyond! \nMore than just an air show\, this three-day extravaganza at Fairford in the picturesque Cotswolds promises to be a sensory delight. A lively and family-friendly affair\, you’ll be treated to the thunderous spectacle of aircraft overhead and the jubilant cheers of spectators\, with an impressive 18 hours of breath-taking flying displays and a myriad of aircraft from 25 nations on display. \nCome and marvel at our distinctive Twin Otter aircraft\, equipped and primed for Antarctic missions. Chat to our pilots and scientists involved in airborne scientific projects and seize the opportunity to learn about the challenges of conducting research in some of the harshest environments on the planet. \nThe Twin Otter fitted with skis for landing on ice in Antarctica. Photo: Adam Bradley \nBAS operates four Twin Otters\, which form the backbone of our operations. In a typical season\, they log approximately 1300 hours of flight time in Antarctica\, supporting fifteen scientific field projects. They transport scientists to their field sites\, resupply them\, or relocate them during the season\, and then safely return the team to Antarctic research stations upon completion of their projects. \nThe BAS Twin Otter aircraft are crucial for operating deep field scientific research in Antarctica. Photo: Morag Hunter \nThe Royal International Air Tattoo takes place from 19-21 July 2024 at RAF Fairford\, Gloucestershire \nTo book your tickets\, visit the RIAT website
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/british-antarctic-survey-at-the-royal-international-air-tattoo/
LOCATION:RAF Fairford\, RAF Fairford\, Fairford\, Gloucestershire\, GL7 4EG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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