World-class UK research organisations launch new group
British Antarctic survey joins over 40 national science and research organisations in a new alliance to strengthen the UK’s research landscape.
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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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Human activity has driven retreat of one of Antarctica’s most important glaciers
Read more of: Human activity has driven retreat of one of Antarctica’s most important glaciersHuman activity has driven retreat of one of Antarctica’s most important glaciers
British Antarctic Survey scientists have contributed to the first study to directly link the retreat of a major Antarctic glacier to human-caused climate change.
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Antarctica’s first dinosaur fossil confirmed from 1985 Antarctic expedition
Read more of: Antarctica’s first dinosaur fossil confirmed from 1985 Antarctic expeditionA bone collected by British Antarctic Survey is the first dinosaur fossil ever found on the Antarctic continent.
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Think it’s hot here? The Antarctic Peninsula is unusually warm too
Read more of: Think it’s hot here? The Antarctic Peninsula is unusually warm tooAs extreme summer heat causes disruption across the UK and Europe this week, Midwinter at Antarctica’s Rothera Research Station is becoming increasingly unrecognisable.
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A long look back on Midwinter’s Day
Read more of: A long look back on Midwinter’s DayHappy Midwinter’s Day from everyone at British Antarctic Survey. As part of the celebrations, we’ve delved into the archives to explore how the tradition has changed over the years.
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Extreme warm weather is changing Antarctic science
Read more of: Extreme warm weather is changing Antarctic scienceAs record winter warming hits Antarctic research stations, a new paper discusses how the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather makes Antarctic research more important, but also more challenging.
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New study provides clues to predicting iceberg calving
Read more of: New study provides clues to predicting iceberg calvingA new study on Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf has revealed that surface melting and seawater infiltration can have dramatically different effects on the structural strength of floating ice shelves.
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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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Top marks for UK science as world convenes for Antarctic conference
Read more of: Top marks for UK science as world convenes for Antarctic conferenceA major new analysis has confirmed British Antarctic Survey as the world’s leading centre for Antarctic and Southern Ocean research.
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10 May 2026: Postcard from Rothera Research Station
Read more of: 10 May 2026: Postcard from Rothera Research StationLatest from the Ice… Welcome to the latest postcard from Rothera Research Station. We’re at the end of the season. Science at Rothera Research Station Did you know that the […]
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Ancient poo reveals uncertain future for Antarctic seabirds
Read more of: Ancient poo reveals uncertain future for Antarctic seabirdsLayers of ancient bird droppings preserved in the peatlands of the sub-Antarctic island of Bird Island have given scientists a window into 8,000 years of seabird history.
