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UK scientists unite for seabed mapping survey of the UK’s south-west coastline

15/04/2026

BGS geologists join research voyage, gathering crucial geological data to support offshore energy and infrastructure projects.

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Isotopes and science: my student placement at BGS

08/04/2026

Industrial placements at BGS for undergraduate students give real-life experience of working in laboratories and learning different analytical techniques.

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PhD adventures in Copenhagen, Denmark: revealing past recovery processes of tropical forest systems through ancient environmental DNA 

12/03/2026

PhD student Chris Bengt visited the University of Copenhagen to carry out very delicate extraction of aeDNA from lake-sediment cores, in the hopes of unlocking the secrets of past volcanic eruptions.

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Preparation of lake carbonate samples with acid in order to analyse carbon and oxygen isotopes.
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Training in stable isotope analysis as a PhD student from Croatia

20/07/2022

Recently, Ivona Ivkić Filipović visited BGS to undertake a placement at the Stable Isotope Facility. Here, she tells us a little about her experience and how it will contribute to her PhD research.

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Increased risk to the public from rockfalls as a result of the forecasted heatwave

15/07/2022

Take notice of warning signs and avoid going directly under or on top of cliffs, no matter how tempting it might be.

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BGS receives silver LEAF accreditation for sustainable practices

12/07/2022

The accreditation is a standard awarded to laboratories that can demonstrate practical steps towards improved efficiency and sustainability.

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Identifying the science challenges for UK carbon storage

07/07/2022

A new report underlines importance of community engagement in achieving the UK national climate change targets.

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UK’s Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre to help build a more resilient economy

04/07/2022

The UK’s new centre to collect and analyse information on the supply of critical minerals, which are vital to the UK’s economic success and national security, has officially launched.

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The importance of biodiversity in achieving net zero

02/07/2022

Protecting the natural world is an important component in achieving net zero.

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BGS launches new Geology Viewer

30/06/2022

A new app providing easy access to the subsurface of Britain has been released by BGS.

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Overview of the 3D alkaline-silicate geomodel showing a surface caldera, and a series of mafic staging chambers.
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New 3D model will help guide exploration for rare earth element deposits in alkaline igneous systems

30/06/2022

A team of scientists and institutions across Europe have developed a new 3D geological model designed to guide exploration for rare earth elements.

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