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British and French geological surveys strengthen collaboration through new agreement
14/10/2026
Two of Europe’s leading geological surveys have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration on key geoscientific challenges.
Historic watercolour unearthed on back of Dryburgh geological field map
05/10/2026
A 150-year-old painting of Dryburgh Suspension Bridge and the River Tweed offers an insight into the Scottish Borders landmark shortly after it was built in the 1870s.
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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A long, hard look underground is required to reach net zero, say experts
29/08/2019
The only way the UK can reach its target of net zero emissions by 2050 is by taking a better look below the surface, say experts from BGS and geologists from across the UK.
