Arctic sea ice loss in past linked to abrupt climate events
A new study on ice cores shows that reductions in sea ice in the Arctic in the period between 30-100,000 years ago led to major climate events. During this period, […]
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Celebrating International Day of Women & Girls in Science
Read more of: Celebrating International Day of Women & Girls in ScienceInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science today (11 February) is a celebration of women and girls in science and is organised by UNESCO and UN-Women. To mark this […]
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Study shows melting ice sheets will disrupt climate
Read more of: Study shows melting ice sheets will disrupt climateWater entering the oceans from melting ice sheets could cause extreme weather and a change in ocean circulation not currently accounted for in global climate policies, a new study published […]
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British Antarctic Survey celebrates its 75th birthday
Read more of: British Antarctic Survey celebrates its 75th birthdayFebruary 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of the origins of British Antarctic Survey, which began when the secret wartime mission “Operation Tabarin” arrived in Antarctica and set up base. This was the start of a permanent UK scientific presence in Antarctica.
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Expedition heads to newly exposed Antarctic ecosystem
Read more of: Expedition heads to newly exposed Antarctic ecosystemAn international team of scientists heads to Antarctica this week (4 February 2019) to investigate a mysterious marine ecosystem that’s been hidden beneath an Antarctic ice shelf for up to […]
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Polar medals awarded to BAS staff
Read more of: Polar medals awarded to BAS staffTwo British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff have been awarded the Polar Medal, and one member of staff has been awarded a prestigious Second Clasp. The announcement was published at the […]
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Parents help offspring adapt to climate change
Read more of: Parents help offspring adapt to climate changeSome parents in the animal kingdom can prepare their young for environmental change, helping them cope better in new conditions, a paper published today in Nature Scientific Reports reveals. Scientists […]
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Seals to act as sentinels of remote Antarctic glacier
Read more of: Seals to act as sentinels of remote Antarctic glacierScientists will use two species of seals to investigate a huge glacier in West Antarctica that is at risk of collapse. A team of over 20 polar scientists from the […]
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International research expedition heads to West Antarctica
Read more of: International research expedition heads to West AntarcticaAn international team of scientists is travelling to the Amundsen Sea – one of the most vulnerable sectors of the Antarctic Ice Sheet – to answer vital scientific questions about […]
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Scientists drill to record depths in West Antarctica
Read more of: Scientists drill to record depths in West AntarcticaA team of scientists and engineers has for the first time successfully drilled over two kilometres through the ice sheet in West Antarctica using hot water. This research will help […]
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Scientists highlight Arctic at World Economic Forum
Read more of: Scientists highlight Arctic at World Economic ForumA team of Arctic scientists – including British Antarctic Survey (BAS) climate scientist Dr Jeremy Wilkinson – are hosting their Arctic Basecamp in Davos this week (23 January) at the […]
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Antarctic krill population contracts southward as polar oceans warm
Read more of: Antarctic krill population contracts southward as polar oceans warmThe population of Antarctic krill, the favourite food of many whales, penguins, fish and seals, shifted southward during a recent period of warming in their key habitat, new research shows. […]
