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1. FEATURED PAPER: Record temperature at Signy

   On 30th January 1982, a record high temperature of +19.8°C was measured at Signy Research Station – a record for any station south of 60°S. In this paper, we examined […]

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2. Marine habitat maps important for Antarctica’s biodiversity

   The UK government is committed to the long-term protection of over four million km2 of the world oceans which fall within the UK’s Overseas Territories.  Prioritising which parts of the […]

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3. Blue mussel shape is a powerful indicator for environmental change

   Temperature, salinity and food supply are key influences on the shape of common blue mussels (Mytilus spp.), reveals a new study involving scientists from British Antarctic Survey. The research is […]

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4. First expedition to newly exposed Antarctic ecosystem

   A team of scientists, led by British Antarctic Survey (BAS), heads to Antarctica this week (14 February) to investigate a mysterious marine ecosystem that’s been hidden beneath an Antarctic ice […]

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5. Most detailed study of global climate variability around the world

   The most comprehensive study of the variability of temperature globally is published this week in the journal Nature. It reveals the degree to which temperature fluctuations reduced from the last […]

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6. Celebrating 60 years of Antarctic science

   Our congratulations go to the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), who this week celebrate six decades of successful international collaboration.

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7. Working together to make the Arctic more accessible for science

   Fifteen research institutes from around the world, including British Antarctic Survey, have joined forces to allow scientists access to their polar ships to carry out marine-based research in the Arctic. […]

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8. Polar Medals awarded to BAS staff

   Three 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 last week […]

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9. Sea butterflies repair shell damage from ocean acidification

   A new study of tiny marine snails called sea butterflies shows the great lengths these animals go to repair damage caused by ocean acidification. The paper, led by researchers at […]

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10. Scientists gather in Davos to highlight Arctic climate change

    A team of leading Arctic scientists – including British Antarctic Survey glaciologist Dr Jeremy Wilkinson – are gathering in Davos this week at the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting (23-24 […]

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11. Life in the slow lane

    A new study from British Antarctic Survey shows how five common Antarctic marine invertebrates (animals without a backbone) use less energy to feed, grow and reproduce than their temperate and […]

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12. Year of Engineering 2018

    Take a closer look at Engineering in BAS

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