Ancient granite boulders reveal a vast hidden structure beneath Pine Island Glacier, reshaping understanding of…
Browsing: British Antarctic Survey
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and a leading environmental research center focused on the United Kingdom’s scientific activities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Established in 1962 as the successor to the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey, BAS conducts interdisciplinary research in the polar regions, covering geological, atmospheric, and biological sciences. Its research stations in Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic islands serve as bases for year-round scientific study and monitoring, contributing significantly to global issues like climate change. BAS researchers study the Antarctic’s impact on the world’s climate system, biodiversity, and ocean ecosystems. Their findings are critical for international climate negotiations and conservation efforts, enhancing understanding of rising sea levels and melting polar ice.
Warm water flowing beneath can cause ice to melt in ways not currently accounted for…
Antarctic sea ice reached record lows in 2023, with studies indicating that climate change significantly…
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet’s melting rate is projected to rise significantly this century, irrespective…
Following the calving of the A-81 iceberg at the end of January 2023, the Brunt…
Killer electrons pose a major risk to satellites, with 1 in 100-year space weather events…
Emperor penguin colonies experienced unprecedented breeding failure in a region of Antarctica where there was…
Mapping beneath Thwaites Glacier has revealed geological features affecting its retreat, offering vital insights to…
Researchers from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration found that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet had…
Researchers investigating the life cycles of pteropods in the Southern Ocean have discovered varying degrees…
New data from an international expedition and underwater robot Icefin beneath the remote Thwaites Glacier,…
An enormous iceberg measuring 600 miles² (1550 km²), almost the size of Greater London, has…
Life in the Poles Provides Insights Into the First Animals on Earth According to a…
The reduced atmosphere in the upper atmosphere will increase satellites’ risk of collision with space…
Deep valleys buried under the seafloor of the North Sea record how the ancient ice…
Faster in the Past: New seafloor images – the highest resolution of any taken off…
A study finds that two major glaciers in the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) are…
A new study finds that greenhouse gases contribute to warming in the Amundsen Sea, affecting…