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The Lyell Centre celebrates 10 years of world-leading earth and marine science research
07/09/2026
The Lyell Centre for Earth and Marine Sciences, a strategic partnership between Heriot-Watt University (HWU) and BGS, is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of world-leading research, innovation and collaboration in earth and marine sciences.
Demand for data centres presents challenges and opportunities for UK critical mineral supply chains
02/09/2026
Government-backed research finds that vulnerabilities in raw material supply chains must be addressed to secure the critical minerals needed to expand the UK’s digital infrastructure and boost economic growth.
Measuring the environmental impacts of carbon fibre: life cycle assessment
01/09/2026
Undergraduate student Phoebe Brown visited BGS to understand the life cycle of carbon fibre, from primary production to recycling.
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BGS scientists join international expedition off the coast of New England
20/05/2025
Latest IODP research project investigates freshened water under the ocean floor.
New interactive map viewer reveals growing capacity and rare earth element content of UK wind farms
16/05/2025
BGS’s new tool highlights the development of wind energy installations over time, along with their magnet and rare earth content.
UKRI announce new Chair of the BGS Board
01/05/2025
Prof Paul Monks CB will step into the role later this year.
Latest mineral production statistics for 2019 to 2023 released
28/04/2025
More than 70 mineral commodities have been captured in the newly published volume of World Mineral Production.
BGS talks at EGU 2025
25/04/2025
BGS will be attending the European Geosciences Union’s annual General Assembly, giving a number of talks and presentations throughout the week.
Geology sans frontières
24/04/2025
Geology doesn’t stop at international borders, so BGS is working with neighbouring geological surveys and research institutes to solve common problems with the geology they share.
Isle of Arran announced as UNESCO Global Geopark
17/04/2025
The Isle of Arran has officially been named as the tenth UNESCO Global Geopark in the UK.
What does the next generation of coastal environmental models look like?
15/04/2025
A new tool is now available that has been designed to help coastal engineers and practitioners better manage the compound risk of coastal erosion and flooding.