Himalayan floods: avoiding future disasters
The massive and deadly floods on the Nepal-Tibet border are a stark reminder of why the world needs to constantly update its understanding of the fragile ecosystem in the Himalayas.
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University Hospitals Trust Plymouth renew Antarctic medical contract
Read more of: University Hospitals Trust Plymouth renew Antarctic medical contractUniversity Hospitals Trust Plymouth have been re-awarded a contract to provide medical support to the British Antarctic Survey for the next four years.
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Antarctica’s coastal ‘blind spots’ limit sea level rise predictions, scientists warn
Read more of: Antarctica’s coastal ‘blind spots’ limit sea level rise predictions, scientists warnA new international scientific review, co-authored by researchers at British Antarctic Survey (BAS), warns that major gaps in our knowledge of Antarctica’s coastline are now among the biggest obstacles to producing reliable predictions of future global sea level rise.
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BAS takes leading role at SCAR science conference in Oslo
Read more of: BAS takes leading role at SCAR science conference in OsloOur Antarctic experts attend the SCAR Open Science Conference in Oslo, sharing their latest findings and shaping plans for future collaboration.
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BAS joins international partners at COMNAP meeting in Norway
Read more of: BAS joins international partners at COMNAP meeting in NorwayBAS joins representatives from national Antarctic programmes in Norway to share operational experience, discuss emerging challenges and develop best practice for working safely, sustainably and efficiently across the Antarctic region.
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The rise of the robots: how autonomous vehicles are transforming polar science
Read more of: The rise of the robots: how autonomous vehicles are transforming polar scienceIn the harsh and ever-changing landscapes of the polar regions, autonomous robots are quickly becoming a scientist’s best friend as our tools catch up with our questions.
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Greenland science expedition witnesses huge glacier calving
Read more of: Greenland science expedition witnesses huge glacier calvingScientists and crew on board RRS Sir David Attenborough captured footage of a huge glacier calving event in East Greenland.
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UK scientists join international effort to study changing Southern Ocean
Read more of: UK scientists join international effort to study changing Southern OceanA major new EU-funded project is bringing together 27 research institutions from around the world, including the British Antarctic Survey, to build a step-change in how we observe and understand the Southern Ocean and Antarctica.
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Researchers head to Greenland for ambitious science mission
Read more of: Researchers head to Greenland for ambitious science missionAn international team is collecting observations to understand how a melting Greenland is affecting ocean currents, which could cause weather change in UK and Europe
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World-class UK research organisations launch new group
Read more of: World-class UK research organisations launch new groupBritish Antarctic survey joins over 40 national science and research organisations in a new alliance to strengthen the UK’s research landscape.
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Modernisation at Rothera Research Station shortlisted for British Construction and Infrastructure Award
Read more of: Modernisation at Rothera Research Station shortlisted for British Construction and Infrastructure AwardBritish Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) Modernisation Project at Rothera Research Station has been shortlisted in four categories at the British Construction and Infrastructure Awards (BCIA) 2026.
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Human activity has driven retreat of one of Antarctica’s most important glaciers
Read more of: Human activity has driven retreat of one of Antarctica’s most important glaciersHuman activity has driven retreat of one of Antarctica’s most important glaciers
British Antarctic Survey scientists have contributed to the first study to directly link the retreat of a major Antarctic glacier to human-caused climate change.
