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Studying multi-hazards from space
25/07/2024
A new European Space Agency-funded project will study the effect earthquakes have on occurrences of other natural hazards in the long-term.
Warnings for Scottish farmers and distillers as new data indicates climate change may double number of droughts
23/07/2024
The agricultural and distilling sectors could face significant challenges after research finds the number of droughts in Scotland may double in the next 25 years.
The heat beneath our feet: BGS field visit to Tuscan geothermal systems
05/07/2024
BGS visits the active and fossilised geothermal systems of southern Tuscany, Italy.
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Cobalt resources in Europe and the potential for new discoveries
26/01/2021
There is considerable interest in Europe in understanding the availability of cobalt from indigenous resources to help the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Mine Water Heating and Cooling: A 21st Century Resource for Decarbonisation
Event from 10/03/2021 to 11/03/2021
Join BGS, IEA Geothermal and BEIS for a symposium on mine water geothermal energy.
BGS PRIME: an early warning system for slope failure
13/01/2021
Dam and slope failures can lead to the wide-scale destruction of property and, in some cases, catastrophic loss of life.
BGS welcomes Patrick Gray , Head of Digital Products, Ideation and Enterprise
11/01/2021
Patrick comes with a wealth of data, product and partnership management experience across a variety of commercial markets.
BGS joins international research into robotic revolution
08/01/2021
International research illustrates the opportunities and challenges that robots and autonomous systems, could bring for urban biodiversity and ecosystems in the future.
Sustainable Development Goals with Dr Joel Gill
08/01/2021
Dr Joel Gill discusses the role geoscience plays in achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and the ethics of storytelling.
Dr Alison Monaghan awarded MBE
30/12/2020
Dr Alison Monaghan has been recognised in the 2021 Queen’s New Year Honours List for her outstanding contribution to geology.