Early Drake Passage Opening Led to Global Change
New results shed light on how Antarctica became the icy, barren continent that we know today. British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists have discovered that 30-50 million years ago, South America […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Futuristic design wins competition for new Antarctic Research Station
Read more of: PRESS RELEASE: Futuristic design wins competition for new Antarctic Research StationA futuristic design by Faber Maunsell and Hugh Broughton Architects has won the competition for the new British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Halley Research Station. In a very close-run contest, three […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Halley Design Competition Announcement of winner – 19 July 2005 at RIBA London
Read more of: PRESS RELEASE: Halley Design Competition Announcement of winner – 19 July 2005 at RIBA LondonTension is mounting for three teams of architects and engineers who are competing for the design of the new British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Halley Research Station. The winning team will […]
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Concept vehicle unveiled
Read more of: Concept vehicle unveiledAn innovative concept for an Antarctic vehicle is unveiled this week at the Royal College of Art’s final year show. Working closely with experts from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), […]
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Antarctica: an awakening giant?
Read more of: Antarctica: an awakening giant?The crucial role that Antarctica plays in global climate change and its future contribution to sea-level rise was highlighted today by Professor Chris Rapley, Director of British Antarctic Survey (BAS). […]
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Antarctic Peninsula glaciers in widespread retreat
Read more of: Antarctic Peninsula glaciers in widespread retreatThe first comprehensive study of glaciers around the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula reveals the real impact of recent climate change. Results from the study by researchers at British Antarctic […]
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Calling all women plumbers, electricians and carpenters
Read more of: Calling all women plumbers, electricians and carpentersBritish Antarctic Survey (BAS), the world-leading scientific research centre, is launching a recruitment drive to attract tradeswomen to join its workforce on the frozen continent. As part of its annual […]
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Carbon dioxide role in past climate revealed
Read more of: Carbon dioxide role in past climate revealedResearchers at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the University of California, Santa Cruz have discovered that Earth’s last great global warming period, 3 million years ago, may have been […]
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Antarctic ice shelf retreats happened before
Read more of: Antarctic ice shelf retreats happened beforeThe retreat of Antarctic ice shelves is not new according to research published this week (24 Feb) in the journal Geology by scientists from Universities of Durham, Edinburgh and British […]
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Antarctic glaciers thinning fast
Read more of: Antarctic glaciers thinning fastThe contribution that rapid thinning of the Antarctic ice sheet is making to global sea-level rise is a cause for concern according to Director of British Antarctic Survey (BAS), Professor […]
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The Philharmonia Orchestra performs Antarctic Symphony
Read more of: The Philharmonia Orchestra performs Antarctic SymphonyA unique collaboration between science and music makes a return to the Royal Festival Hall on Saturday 30 April as the Antarctic Symphony, by acclaimed British composer Sir Peter Maxwell […]
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Albatross study provides new information vital to their conservation
Read more of: Albatross study provides new information vital to their conservationAlbatrosses are the world’s most threatened family of birds. New research offers the first hope of identifying migration and feeding patterns to reduce their unnecessary slaughter by long-line fisheries. The […]