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1. Radar opens new window into the ice for Antarctic scientists

   16 October 2006 PR No. 16/2006 Scientists are getting their first glimpse into the inner secrets of an ice shelf, thanks to the innovative application of a new radar technique […]

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2. Mind the gap: space scientists uncover causes of gap in Van Allen belts

   26 September 2006 PR No. 14/2006 A team of British and US scientists have discovered that the gap in the Van Allen radiation belts is formed by natural wave turbulence […]

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3. Climate Change and Polar ice – the Quickening Pace

   18 September 2006          PR No. 15 /2006 Delegates at this week’s Liberal Democrat Conference have the opportunity to hear that climate change is real, serious and happening now. Speaking at […]

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4. Science Paper of the Month goes jointly to two papers

   The papers are: CLARKE A. & GASTON K.J. 2006. Climate, energy and diversity. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B, 273, 2257–2266. This is a very important paper […]

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5. 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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6. BA Festival of Science

   ‘The Antarctic Canary – the human impact on climate change’ 09:00 – 11:00. Lecture Theatre 2, Lecture Theatre Building, UEA As the UK attempts to move towards a low carbon […]

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7. Ozone hole comes of age

   British 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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8. US satellite protection scheme could affect global communications

   A proposed US system to protect satellites from solar storms or high-altitude nuclear detonations could cause side-effects that lead to radio communication blackouts, according to new research. If activated, the […]

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9. 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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10. Medal award to Prof. David Walton of BAS

    The 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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11. BAS Image Collection now available online

    www.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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12. Due South – Art from the Antarctic by John Kelly

    An 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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