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1. New polar ship takes to water once again

   New polar ship takes to the water once again

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2. Antarctic snowfall dominated by a few extreme snowstorms

   A new study reveals the importance of a small number of intense storms around Antarctica in controlling the amount of snow falling across the continent.

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3. Scientists map ‘deepest’ parts of Southern Ocean

   A team of researchers led by British Antarctic Survey has for the first time mapped the deepest part of the South Sandwich Trench in the Southern Ocean. This part of […]

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4. Construction of new wharf begins as first frame is lowered into place

   A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a new wharf at Rothera Research Station. The first of 20 steel frames, forming the skeleten of the new structure, has been lowered into place in a piece of precision engineering.

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5. Marine research expedition sets sail for the South Atlantic

   A team of scientists set sail this week (12 March) for the remote South Atlantic islands of Tristan da Cunha and St Helena. This mission is part of BAS’ commitment […]

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6. BBC Radio 4 Today Programme in the Arctic

   The NERC Arctic Station in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard, is delighted to be hosting the BBC Radio 4 Today Programme this week (12-14 March 2019), including science editor Tom Feilden and presenter […]

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7. Expedition to Larsen C ice shelf thwarted by sea ice

   Sea-ice conditions have prevented the Research Icebreaker Polarstern from reaching the Larsen Ice Shelf and the calving areas of iceberg A68.

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8. The evolving role of women at BAS

   British Antarctic Survey (BAS) reflects and celebrates the role of women within our organisation.

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9. Halley Research Station closes for 2019 Antarctic winter

   British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Halley VI Research Station has closed for the 2019 Antarctic winter after a successful summer field season.  It will re-open again in November this year. The […]

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10. Using AI to help tackle global environmental challenges

    A new Centre for Doctoral Training, involving researchers from British Antarctic Survey, will develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques to address critical environmental challenges. Climate change and environmental hazards pose some […]

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11. Krill swarms responsible for ‘hidden’ carbon storage

    Large krill swarms in the Southern Ocean could help remove additional carbon from the atmosphere, in a way that is currently ‘hidden’ in global models. The new study is published […]

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12. Professor David Walton

    Professor David Walton, Emeritus Fellow.

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