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Interactive exhibition highlighting multi-hazard research opens in Indonesia
01/11/2026
The exhibition, part of a collaborative effort co-led by BGS, invites the public to consider how communities adapt to dynamic landscapes shaped by natural hazards.
New research demonstrates stability of phosphate oxygen isotope in lake sediments
29/10/2026
The discovery could boost research into past environmental conditions, tracking nutrient pollution and examining the impacts of freshwater management.
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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BGS to support novel scientific ocean drilling expedition to explore Arctic Ocean palaeoceanography and climate
18/02/2021
BGS is pleased to be part of a joint IODP expedition focused on the Arctic Ocean, a key location in global climate change.
Resolving the unresolved: new insights into soil chemical reactions using microdialysis
15/02/2021
New techniques in soil sampling could be the key to alleviating hidden hunger.
We made a Minecraft volcano!
15/02/2021
Find out how a friend of BGS has been using Minecraft to create educational geological models during lockdown.
Safe storage of hydrogen in porous rocks: the challenges and knowledge gaps
12/02/2021
Increasing the amount of renewable energy that generates clean electricity will require a transition from natural gas to hydrogen and to store heat/cool in rocks.
Geomagnetism with Sarah Reay
10/02/2021
Sarah Reay discusses why we study the Earth's magnetic field, the best location for a geomagnetic observatory, and tips for spotting the Aurora Borealis.
Going underground
04/02/2021
Why the subsurface is vital in delivering a net zero carbon economy.
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.