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1. Thriving ecosystem discovered following iceberg calving

   Scientists have discovered vibrant communities of ancient sponges and corals on the newly exposed seafloor following the calving of the giant A-84 iceberg.

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2. Antarctica’s oldest ice heading to Europe

   The oldest ice ever extracted from Antarctica is on its way to Europe, marking a major milestone in climate science.

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3. 14 March 2025: Postcard from Rothera Research Station

   Postcard from Rothera Research Station – Discovery Building progress!

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4. New map of landscape beneath Antarctica unveiled

   The most detailed map yet of the landscape beneath Antarctica’s ice sheet has been assembled by a team of international scientists led from the British Antarctic Survey.

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5. Ancient wind patterns reveal future climate risks 

   A new study has revealed significant changes in the strength and position of the Southern Hemisphere westerly winds over the past 11,000 years.

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6. Renewables milestone reached in Antarctica

   The British Antarctic Survey has installed and activated two solar photovoltaic and energy storage systems in Antarctica as part of our commitment to reach net zero by 2040.  

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7. World’s largest iceberg grounds near sub-Antarctic Island of South Georgia

   The world’s largest and oldest iceberg A23a has finally come to a standstill as it appears to have run aground near the sub-Antarctic Island of South Georgia. 

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8. BAS scientist awarded Geological Society Medal

   Congratulations to Professor Kate Hendry who has been awarded The Geological Society’s Bigsby Medal for eminent services to geology.

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9. From Fine Dining to Frozen Frontiers: Life as an Antarctic Chef

   Meet Olivier Hubert, the chef bringing culinary excellence to the bottom of the world at British Antarctic Survey’s research stations.

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10. Scientists secure funding to study Greenland and North Atlantic climate tipping points

    British Antarctic Survey (BAS) researchers have been selected for funding from The Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) to help improve our understanding of climate tipping points.

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11. New map of South Orkney Islands published for the first time in 40 years

    A new map of the South Orkney Islands has been released by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) – the first UK published, topographic map of the region in almost 40 years. The map offers a detailed topographic view of the entire South Orkney archipelago on one side, with a focused, high-resolution map of Signy Island on the reverse.

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12. 12 February 2025: Postcard from Rothera Research Station

    Here’s our fifth postcard from Rothera, where exciting changes are transforming our largest Antarctic research station this month.

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