Penguin population collapse on volcanic island
New research reveals the loss of half a million chinstrap penguins from the Antarctic island of Zavodovski, as scientists fear they may now qualify as an ‘Endangered’ species.
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Cambridge researchers look inside living Antarctic cells for first time
Read more of: Cambridge researchers look inside living Antarctic cells for first timeCambridge engineers have built the first microscope to see inside living cells in sub-zero conditions, revealing secrets of Antarctic fish survival.
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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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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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Climate change could double plant-harming fungi in Antarctica by end of century
Read more of: Climate change could double plant-harming fungi in Antarctica by end of centuryNew research warns of growing threat to fragile Antarctic plant ecosystems – but cutting emissions could prevent the worst outcomes.
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Not all icebergs are equal – and that matters for the climate, new study finds
Read more of: Not all icebergs are equal – and that matters for the climate, new study findsScientists studying world’s largest and most famous icebergs find surprising differences in how they affect ocean life.
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Discovery Building first in Antarctica to achieve ‘Outstanding’ sustainability rating
Read more of: Discovery Building first in Antarctica to achieve ‘Outstanding’ sustainability ratingReaching a standard attained by fewer than one in a hundred buildings globally is a landmark moment for sustainable building, achieved in the Antarctic Peninsula where construction and operational challenges are unlike anywhere else on Earth.
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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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Scientists race to understand Greenland climate tipping point
Read more of: Scientists race to understand Greenland climate tipping pointAn international team of scientists is heading to Greenland this summer for a two-month expedition to discover how quickly the ice sheet’s rapidly melting glaciers are pushing the Atlantic Ocean towards a critical climate tipping point.
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Warm ocean water, not air temperature, drove massive Antarctic ice retreat after the last ice age
Read more of: Warm ocean water, not air temperature, drove massive Antarctic ice retreat after the last ice ageA new study concludes that warm ocean water was the primary driver of major West Antarctic Ice Sheet retreat since the end of the last ice age 18,000 years ago.
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Accidental discovery reveals grim future for emperor penguins
Read more of: Accidental discovery reveals grim future for emperor penguinsScientists studying satellite images of Antarctica have stumbled upon a discovery that sheds new light on emperor penguins – and reveals a troubling threat to their survival.
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Major earthquakes don’t run to timetable, 6,000-year study reveals
Read more of: Major earthquakes don’t run to timetable, 6,000-year study revealsA new study published in Science Advances has overturned a common assumption about earthquake prediction: that major earthquakes follow predictable cycles, and that regions can be ‘overdue’ for the next big one.
