The Big Thaw
The Big Thaw studies snow and glacier changes in the Alps and Himalayas to improve forecasts of mountain water resources for global communities.
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AI tool to revolutionise polar ship navigation
Read more of: AI tool to revolutionise polar ship navigationArtificial Intelligence (AI) will enable ships navigating in polar ocean conditions to be more efficient using a new route planning tool created by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) researchers. The tool […]
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British Antarctic Survey at COP27
Read more of: British Antarctic Survey at COP27British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists will participate in the 27th session of the United National Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP27), hosted by the Arab Republic of […]
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Oldest marine DNA discovered in Antarctic sediments
Read more of: Oldest marine DNA discovered in Antarctic sedimentsScientists have discovered one million year old marine DNA in deep-sea sediments of the Scotia Sea, north of the Antarctic continent. This is the oldest DNA recovered of this kind […]
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Scientists expose vulnerabilities of critical Antarctic ice shelf
Read more of: Scientists expose vulnerabilities of critical Antarctic ice shelfPine Island Ice Shelf in West Antarctica, which holds back enough ice to raise sea levels by 0.5 metres, could be more vulnerable to complete disintegration than previously thought. A […]
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Arctic flights to shed light on sea ice and storms link
Read more of: Arctic flights to shed light on sea ice and storms linkScientists are flying research aircraft through the heart of Arctic storms this summer to better understand how weather systems are affecting polar sea ice. Arctic cyclones are the main type […]
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Funding addresses environmental challenges
Read more of: Funding addresses environmental challengesBritish Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists will investigate critical challenges facing the UK, thanks to new funding from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). A £47m investment to several UK research […]
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Report highlights changes in Antarctica
Read more of: Report highlights changes in AntarcticaA new report published today (Tuesday 24 May) sends a strong message to countries responsible for Antarctic governance meeting this week in Berlin, that there’s a need for urgent action on minimising climate change impacts in Antarctica and their far-reaching global consequences.
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Digital Twins of the Polar Regions
Read more of: Digital Twins of the Polar RegionsThis project is developing digital twins of Antarctic and Arctic environments and resources. A digital twin makes it possible to test “what if” questions far more quickly than traditional computer models.
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Study sets course for research on Himalayan waters
Read more of: Study sets course for research on Himalayan watersA new study featuring contributions from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists has identified 100 pressing research questions on climate change and water resources in the Upper Indus Basin (UIB) that must be answered to protect the communities that live there.
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New link between greenhouse gases and sea-level rise
Read more of: New link between greenhouse gases and sea-level riseResearchers have used advanced ocean modelling techniques to reveal how greenhouse gas emissions contribute to warmer oceans and resulting melting of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.
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Study underway as Antarctic sea ice extent at record level
Read more of: Study underway as Antarctic sea ice extent at record levelA £5m project funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to investigate the complex changes seen in sea ice around the Antarctic begins this month (March 2022) as the […]
