BAS Showcases Vehicle Fleet
British Antarctic Survey recently showcased its unique fleet of vehicles to be used for the construction of the new Halley VI Research Station. Custom built to work in the inhospitable […]
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Ozone hole comes of age
Read more of: Ozone hole comes of ageBritish Antarctic Survey scientists first announced the discovery of the hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica 21 years ago. Published by Joe Farman, Brian Gardiner and Jonathan Shanklin in […]
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BAS Director Elected President of the International Council of Science?s Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research.
Read more of: BAS Director Elected President of the International Council of Science?s Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research.At the XXIX meeting of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) in Hobart the Delegates elected Prof Chris Rapley CBE, Director BAS as SCAR President. The appointment took effect […]
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Medal award to Prof. David Walton of BAS
Read more of: Medal award to Prof. David Walton of BASThe SCAR Medal for International Scientific Coordination has been awarded to Professor David Walton who recently retired as Head of the Environment Information Division of the British Antarctic Survey. The President […]
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BAS Image Collection now available online
Read more of: BAS Image Collection now available onlinewww.photo.antarctica.ac.uk Stunning images from the frozen continent – spectacular scenery, engaging penguins, polar travel and science in the Earth’s most pristine natural Laboratory form the core of this unique collection. […]
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Due South – Art from the Antarctic by John Kelly
Read more of: Due South – Art from the Antarctic by John KellyAn new exhibition by John Kelly at the University Museum of Zoology, Downing St, Cambridge CB2 3EJ – 01223 336650 1st July to 23rd September 2006 Mon to Fri 10am […]
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Final report into the Interactions between humans and leopard seals now available
Read more of: Final report into the Interactions between humans and leopard seals now availableFollowing the tragic death of Kirsty Brown, who was attacked and drowned by a leopard seal in July 2003 a one-year study, sponsored by the Kirsty Brown Fund and hosted […]
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Antarctica and National Science Week
Read more of: Antarctica and National Science WeekEvery year the BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science) coordinates science activities all over the UK to enable people of all ages to take part in science, engineering […]
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International Glaciological Society Symposium on Cryospheric Indicators of Global Climate Change
Read more of: International Glaciological Society Symposium on Cryospheric Indicators of Global Climate ChangeThe cryosphere, consisting of snow cover, sea-, lake- and river-ice, glaciers, ice caps and ice sheets, and frozen ground including permafrost, is a fundamentally important part of the global climate […]
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Play Antarctica – 10th March – 30th April – For everyone aged 8+
Read more of: Play Antarctica – 10th March – 30th April – For everyone aged 8+The Unicorn, supported by Molecule Theatre, presents Play Antarctica, a musical journey based on the real-life expedition of musician Craig Vear into the Antarctic. Inspired by the great explorers of […]
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Chief Scientist Shares his Antarctic Visit Online
Read more of: Chief Scientist Shares his Antarctic Visit OnlineVisitors to DEFRA’s website will be able to go on a virtual voyage with Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Howard Dalton from Monday (January 9th) when he travels to the Antarctic […]
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New Year?s Honours for British Antarctic Survey Personnel
Read more of: New Year?s Honours for British Antarctic Survey PersonnelHer Majesty the Queen has approved the award of Polar medals for “outstanding achievement and service to British polar research” to British Antarctic Survey staff Andy Barker, Hugh Corr, Tony […]