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1. Studies highlight fragility of Antarctic ecosystems

   Two studies published in a special issue of the journal Science Advances this week (27 November 2019) highlight the fragility of the Antarctic and its ecosystems in the lead up […]

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2. Ice core inspired art installation opens in London

   A new climate change artwork – Ice Floor, a new Phase 2 by Wayne Binitie, opens this week at Arup’s Fitzroy Street offices in London. The work was developed in […]

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3. Scientists head to Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier

   Nearly 100 scientists and support staff depart this week (13 November 2019) for the most ambitious mission to date for Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica. In the second year of […]

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4. PhD projects for 2020

   Applications for BAS PhD projects are now open for 2020 admission. There are currently over 100 PhD students associated with BAS, and nearly half of these students work full time […]

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5. Space weather study wins accolade

   A team of international researchers, including Professor Richard Horne from British Antarctic Survey, has been awarded best research study from the journal Risk Analysis for 2019. The study, led by […]

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6. Antarctica. BBC blockbuster Seven Worlds, One Planet

   Antarctica – BBC NHU blockbuster

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7. 2019/20 Antarctic field season begins

   Getting ready to go south

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8. Poet Laureate marks naming of polar ship

   A new work by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage celebrates the RRS Sir David Attenborough. In this video Simon describes his inspiration for the poem, which can be read in full […]

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9. Krill’s influence on CO2 and global climate  

   A new study involving British Antarctic Survey researchers highlights the influence of krill (Euphausia superba) on atmospheric carbon levels. It is published in the journal Nature Communications today (18th October […]

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10. Stranded whales detected from space

    A new technique for analysing satellite images may help scientists detect and count stranded whales from space. Researchers tested a new detection method using Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite images […]

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11. Study recommends special protection of emperor penguins

    In a new study published this week (Wednesday 9 October) in the journal Biological Conservation, an international team of researchers recommends the need for additional measures to protect and conserve […]

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12. Ship is named with royal ceremony

    The UK’s new polar research ship is formally named the RRS Sir David Attenborough today [Thursday 26 September] by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.  In their first engagement of […]

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