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Strontium in Scotland The British Geological Survey has just released a new interactive web tool that maps out geographical variations in the isotope signatures of Britain. This map, which includes strontium, oxygen and sulphur data, enables the determination of the provenance of food and drink or archaeological remains.

Plans submitted for geothermal energy research opportunity in Clyde Gateway

Geothermal energy Two of the UK’s leading scientific agencies have submitted plans for an exciting new research development proposed for the Clyde Gateway area in the east end of Glasgow.