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Forties at 56: the North Sea discovery that’s informing the energy transition five decades later
26/10/2026
Geological samples recovered from the UK’s first giant oil field in the 1970s continue to inform industry and researchers aiming to support the UK’s energy security needs.
New project mapping UK Continental Shelf provides boost to offshore infrastructure and development
22/10/2026
BGS is leading a three-year project funded by The Crown Estate to develop a new suite of seabed geology datasets and reports, providing crucial information for offshore developers about the seabed around the UK.
Improving bioaccessibility testing for contaminated soils
15/10/2026
BGS has been trialling a novel bioaccessibility tracing technique to ascertain if it offers more analytical precision over traditional methods of detecting chemicals in contaminated soils.
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UK aquifers robust despite driest July on record
16/08/2026
In a summer experiencing widespread drought, groundwater levels around the country are showing resilience, demonstrating their value as a crucial resource and indicating they could play a more significant role in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather.
Coastal retreat in the past: the legacy of truncated drumlins
07/08/2026
The UK's coasts have been responding to changing sea levels for thousands of years, but some of the best evidence of those changes now lies hidden beneath the waves.
BGS strengthens scientific links with Icelandic partners through Research and Innovation Scotland initiative
06/08/2026
BGS researchers recently visited Iceland as part of a project developing international partnerships and identifying opportunities for future collaborative research.
New NERC-funded project empowers young people to engage with environmental science
23/07/2026
BGS is part of a new, collaborative project, funded through NERC’s ‘Opening up the environment’ programme, helping the environmental research community become more accessible.
Geo-Explorers – after-school kids’ clubs
Event from 07/09/2026 to 07/12/2026
An after school club for junior geology enthusiasts
Building Europe’s geological future
20/07/2026
BGS scientists are contributing to a continent-wide initiative that is strengthening collaboration across borders to tackle shared subsurface challenges and unlock new opportunities.
Delving deep into mountains for future water security
16/07/2026
A BGS-led project is using new water-tracing investigation methods, geophysics and modelling to understand how water moves from mountains to the lowlands, helping to improve water security for billions of people.
Collecting beach pebbles: fun hobby but is it legal?
14/07/2026
The UK coastline will be inundated with keen holidaymakers this summer, many of whom will take a memento of their trip home in the shape of a pebble or two — but is it legal?