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1. Emperor penguin populations in Antarctica declining faster than thought

   Antarctica’s emperor penguin population may be decreasing faster than some of the most pessimistic predictions.

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2. Climate change supercharges atmospheric rivers over Antarctica

   Antarctica could see a doubling of extreme weather events – such as atmospheric rivers – by 2100, with implications for future sea level rise. 

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3. New AI tool aids caribou conservation in a changing Arctic

   Artificial intelligence sea ice forecasting systems could help predict and protect the migration routes of endangered caribou in the Canadian Arctic, according to a new study.

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4. Major Antarctic operations hub switches on to support UK polar science

   The British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) new scientific support and operations facility, the Discovery Building, is now coming into operational use at Rothera Research Station in Antarctica.

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5. Marking 40 years since the discovery of the ozone hole

   This week, the world will mark the 40th anniversary of a moment that changed the course of history: the publication in Nature of ground-breaking research that presented the discovery of the ozone hole on 16 May 1985.

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6. Celebrating a successful Antarctic science season

   British Antarctic Survey scientists and support staff are coming to the end of another successful Antarctic science season.  Teams are now preparing for the transition to winter operations as the austral autumn brings longer nights and challenging conditions to the continent. 

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7. West Antarctic glacier observed stealing ice from neighbour

   Scientists have discovered a glacier in Antarctica committing “ice piracy” – stealing ice from its neighbour in a phenomenon previously thought to take hundreds or thousands of years.

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8. Underwater robotic gliders provide new insights into the impact of a melting megaberg

   Scientists have collected measurements close to a giant iceberg, giving an unprecedented window into the impact of meltwater on the surrounding Southern Ocean and ecosystem.

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9. Groundfish survey reveals key insights into South Georgia’s marine life

   A team of scientists from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) explored the diverse marine life and groundfish thriving 300 metres below the surface.

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10. Thriving ecosystem discovered following iceberg calving

    Scientists have discovered vibrant communities of ancient sponges and corals on the newly exposed seafloor following the calving of the giant A-84 iceberg.

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11. Antarctica’s oldest ice heading to Europe

    The oldest ice ever extracted from Antarctica is on its way to Europe, marking a major milestone in climate science.

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12. 14 March 2025: Postcard from Rothera Research Station

    Postcard from Rothera Research Station – Discovery Building progress!

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