Mystery of what causes Jupiter’s X-ray auroras is solved
The 40-year-old mystery of what causes Jupiter’s X-ray auroras has been solved. For the first time, scientists have seen the entire mechanism at work – and it could be a […]
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‘Sounds of space’ feature in album Celestial Incantations
Read more of: ‘Sounds of space’ feature in album Celestial IncantationsCelestial Incantations – New album release from Sounds of Space Project New album Celestial Incantations is released today by the international Sounds of Space Project, comprising of Dr Nigel Meredith […]
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BAS staff recognised with Royal Society Fellowships
Read more of: BAS staff recognised with Royal Society FellowshipsWe are delighted to announce that today (6 May 2021) Professor Dame Jane Francis, Director of British Antarctic Survey, and Professor Richard Horne, Head of Space Weather and Atmosphere team, […]
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Do your PhD with British Antarctic Survey in 2021
Read more of: Do your PhD with British Antarctic Survey in 2021Applications for PhD projects with British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are now open for October 2021 admission. There are currently over 100 PhD students associated with BAS, working on a huge variety […]
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Space weather monitoring receives funding boost
Read more of: Space weather monitoring receives funding boostSpace weather research at British Antarctic Survey (BAS) receives a funding boost of around £2M today (Saturday 27 June) from the SWIMMR (Space Weather Instrumentation, Measurement, Modelling and Risk) programme. […]
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New album Aurora Musicalis brings the ‘sounds of space’ to the public
Read more of: New album Aurora Musicalis brings the ‘sounds of space’ to the publicA new album with the unique ‘sounds of space’ recorded from Antarctica is released free today (6 May 2020). Aurora Musicalis contains the natural radio ‘sounds’ of our planet, recorded […]
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Appleton Prize awarded to Professor Richard Horne
Read more of: Appleton Prize awarded to Professor Richard HorneBritish Antarctic Survey is pleased to announce the Appleton Prize 2020 has been awarded to Professor Richard Horne, Head of the Space Weather and Atmosphere science team at British Antarctic […]
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Space weather ‘super storms’ occurred every 25 years
Read more of: Space weather ‘super storms’ occurred every 25 yearsA ‘great’ space weather super-storm large enough to cause significant disruption to our electronic and networked systems occurred on average once in every 25 years. The results are published today […]
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Professor Alan Rodger
Read more of: Professor Alan RodgerIt is with great sadness that we report the death of previous staff member, Professor Alan Rodger. Alan was a scientist in BAS for over 40 years since 1972. He […]
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Space weather study wins accolade
Read more of: Space weather study wins accoladeA team of international researchers, including Professor Richard Horne from British Antarctic Survey, has been awarded best research study from the journal Risk Analysis for 2019. The study, led by […]
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Funding boost for space weather research
Read more of: Funding boost for space weather researchSpace weather research gets a boost this week with a £20m fund announced by the UK Prime Minister. Space weather, such as flares or winds from the Sun’s surface or […]
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Space weather causes radiation damage to satellites
Read more of: Space weather causes radiation damage to satellitesThe use of electric propulsion for raising satellites into geostationary orbit can result in significant solar cell degradation according to a new study. The extended journey results in greater exposure […]