from ice to… is a series of impact assessments showcasing how BAS addresses big issues and informs policy makers, through science knowledge, technologies and innovation.
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from ice to… navigation
Less ice doesn’t mean less danger. It means less predictability. Icebergs drift into open water, floes move more quickly and conditions can switch in minutes.
from ice to… space
A natural threat most of us never think about: solar storms. These bursts of energy from the Sun can damage satellites, block signals and disrupt services we rely on every day.
from ice to… desert
A highly sensitive radar system to measure how quickly ice shelves melt - a vital window into how our polar regions are responding to climate change
from ice to… motorways
Electric HGVs power a greener polar route Clean transport isn’t just transforming Britain’s roads – it’s powering science at the ends of the Earth In a world first, the British […]
from ice to… insight
Lakes as snowfall sensors Snowmelt is underestimated by 50-100% in the world’s major mountain ranges: snowfall measurements are too small, too scarce, and too biased. A BAS inventor has solved […]
from ice to… intelligence
AI-guided underwater robots transform polar science This project develops AI to plan and coordinate fleets of vessels from huge research ships to autonomous gliders that all gather vital information about […]
from ice to… DNA
Unlocking the secrets of Antarctic microbes for biotechnology Each sample was collected for a specific research purpose and any material left over is archived with care – precious, hard-won and […]
from ice to… flight
How large drones help us see more of Antarctica To understand Antarctica – its ice sheets, its geology, its wildlife, its role in shaping the world’s oceans and climate – […]
from ice to… music
The sound of Antarctic science Most people think of Antarctica as a place of silence: vast ice, empty skies and a wilderness far from everyday life. But Antarctica is full […]
from ice to… survival
Protecting the emperor penguin Emperor penguins breed in total darkness, in temperatures that can plunge to -50°C, on sea ice that forms and melts with the Antarctic seasons. They have […]
from ice to… global influence
Shaping global climate policy When world leaders gather to negotiate climate targets, they don’t carry ice cores or satellite images into the room. Yet the evidence guiding their decisions often […]
from ice to… medicine
Extreme medicine: How BAS keeps people safe at -50°C At -50°C, exposed skin can freeze in minutes. Add wind, sea spray and exhaustion and the cold stops being uncomfortable, it […]
