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Scientists race to understand Greenland climate tipping point

An international team of scientists is heading to Greenland this summer for a two-month expedition to discover how quickly the ice sheet’s rapidly melting glaciers are pushing the Atlantic Ocean towards a critical climate tipping point.

"This is a massively ambitious project and is urgent. We know Greenland is losing ice at an unprecedented rate."

Dr Kelly Hogan

Why polar science is a secret strength in international relations

How does international collaboration in Antarctica fit into global diplomacy? In an unstable world, polar science flies the flag for the UK and strengthens relationships between nations.

Explore 'Beyond the Ice'

"We start from a position of high trust. These things will pay dividends to us in the UK. You might not feel it directly, but it's there."

Oliver Darke, Director of Operations

Jane and Ollie sit in the ATCM conference hall side by side at a desk. They both have laptops in front of them, plus a little UK flag and a sign saying 'United Kingdom'.

Impact Assessments - protecting satellites

Decades of BAS polar research now help shield satellites from solar storms

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"Cutting the UK’s potential financial losses from £2.9 billion to £900 million" research recognised by Lloyd’s for reducing global risk

Prof Richard Horne

A milestone new season for British Antarctic Survey

The 2025 – 2026 Antarctic season is a landmark for the British Antarctic Survey and its Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Project, as the new Discovery Building begins to take on its…

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"A pivotal stage in the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme, as the Discovery Building provides power and essential services"

David Brand, Project Manager

Antarctica

Antarctica is Earth's largest and most pristine wilderness. Consequently, it offers an unparalleled natural laboratory for scientific research.

Polar science

From ancient ice cores to space weather, discover that what happens at the poles matters to everyone.

Polar capabilities

We operate the UK’s polar research infrastructure to supporting scientific discovery. For our own scientists, and for other British and international researchers

King Edward Point

Happy 25th Birthday. British Antarctic Survey has been operating King Edward Point Research Station on South Georgia, a world-leading centre of marine and fisheries research for a quarter of a century.