Professor Lloyd Peck awarded SCAR Medal
Professor Lloyd Peck FRS, Science Leader and marine biologist at British Antarctic Survey, has been announced as the 2024 recipient of the SCAR Medal for Excellence in Antarctic Research.
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Mega-iceberg melt affects important marine ecosystem
Read more of: Mega-iceberg melt affects important marine ecosystemScientists have for the first time taken in-situ ocean measurements during the collapse of a giant iceberg in the sub-Antarctic
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The dawn of the Antarctic ice sheets
Read more of: The dawn of the Antarctic ice sheetsFor the first time, researchers, including from British Antarctic Survey, have combined unique geological samples with sophisticated modelling to provide surprising insights into when and where today’s East and West Antarctic ice sheets formed.
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Listen to ancient air escaping from polar ice cores at Royal Society
Read more of: Listen to ancient air escaping from polar ice cores at Royal SocietyClimate scientists from University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey will be at the 2024 Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, showcasing how they are using Antarctic ice cores to unlock the past and uncover clues to our planet’s future.
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Celebrating Midwinter in Antarctica 2024
Read more of: Celebrating Midwinter in Antarctica 2024Today (21 June) marks the longest night in Antarctica and a very special Midwinter’s Day with 47 people or ‘winterers’ living and working at British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) three winter stations: Rothera on the Antarctic peninsula, and King Edward Point and Bird Island on South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
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Professor Dame Jane Francis is new President of Royal Geographical Society
Read more of: Professor Dame Jane Francis is new President of Royal Geographical SocietyProfessor Dame Jane Francis, renowned palaeoclimatologist and Director of the British Antarctic Survey, has been elected as President of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
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New interactive map of Antarctica available to all
Read more of: New interactive map of Antarctica available to allComprehensive digital maps of Antarctica are now available to all, following the latest update of the Antarctic Digital Database.
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British Antarctic Survey’s Antarctic field season wraps up
Read more of: British Antarctic Survey’s Antarctic field season wraps upThe 2023/4 Antarctic field season has wound up and the last of the summer teams are aboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough and heading for home.
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‘Penguin detectives’ required for new counting app
Read more of: ‘Penguin detectives’ required for new counting appBritish Antarctic Survey (BAS) is inviting the public to become ‘penguin detectives’ and spend five minutes counting emperor penguins to help with vital research into these iconic animals.
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Hold polar ice at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
Read more of: Hold polar ice at Royal Society Summer Science ExhibitionBritish Antarctic Survey, in partnership with the University of Cambridge, will be at the 2024 Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, showcasing how, using Antarctic ice cores to unlock the past, we can understand more about the future of our planet in a changing climate.
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New carbon literacy milestone achieved on journey to net zero
Read more of: New carbon literacy milestone achieved on journey to net zeroOver 120 scientists and operational professionals working for British Antarctic Survey have received a new qualification to help the polar research institute reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
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Antarctic expedition to study krill stocks
Read more of: Antarctic expedition to study krill stocksAn expedition to study Antarctic krill and the baleen whales that feed upon them is underway in the Antarctic Peninsula.
