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Human activity has driven retreat of one of Antarctica's most important glaciers
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (386+ words) 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. This research warns that the consequences of today's emissions will shape Antarctic ice loss for centuries…...
Antarctica's first dinosaur fossil confirmed from 1985 Antarctic expedition
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (260+ words) A bone collected by a British Antarctic Survey(BAS)geologistnearly 40years ago has been formally described as the first dinosaur fossil ever found on the Antarctic continent. The vertebra was discovered by Dr Mike Thomson, a BAS geologist, during a 1985 expedition…...
A long look back on Midwinter's Day
1+ week, 6+ day ago (336+ words) As we approach June 21, those in the Northern hemisphere ready themselves for the Summer Solstice" the longest period of daylight of the year. But on the other side of the world, things could not feelmore different. In Antarctica, June 21 marks…...
Rothera Research Station's construction season upgrades safeguard future polar science
3+ week, 3+ day ago (567+ words) British Antarctic Survey has completed a significant phase of construction at Rothera Research Station in Antarctica, delivering new infrastructure that will power cutting-edge polar science for decades ahead. The Discovery Building made history as the first in Antarctica to achieve…...
New study provides clues to predicting iceberg calving
4+ week, 29+ min ago (572+ words) A new study on Antarctica's Brunt Ice Shelf has revealed that surface melting and seawater infiltration can have dramatically different effects on the structural strength of floating ice shelves. This provides fresh insight into how cracks develop in ice and…...
From tsunamis to sheathbills: British Antarctic Survey celebrates a successful season South
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (140+ words) This season, our teams stepped up their work across Antarctica to understand this fragile system in transition. New methods were trialled, and field measurements were fused with autonomous technology, helping us to capture near-realtimeinsight " from marinelogisticsto species management." Just off…...
Top marks for UK science as governments convene for Antarctic conference
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (541+ words) Antarctic leaders and Government officials from across the world meet in Japan this week for the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM). ATCM brings nations together annually to coordinate Antarctic science, environmental protection, diplomacy and peaceful international cooperation. As a light…...
Not all icebergs are equal " and that matters for the climate, new study finds
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (58+ words) As the world's largest and most famous icebergs break up and melt in Antarctica, new research shows what impact they have on the ocean and its ecosystems....
Ancient poo reveals uncertain future for Antarctic seabirds
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (192+ words) Layers of ancient bird droppings preserved in the peatlands of the sub-Antarctic island of Bird Island have given scientists a window into 8, 000 years of seabird history....
10 May 2026: Postcard from Rothera Research Station
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (406+ words) Welcome to the latest postcard from Rothera Research Station. We're at the end of the season. Find out what we've been working on over the last month. .....