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Dry River Pang, Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire, during the drought of 2022. BGS © UKRI.
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BGS publication included in Environment Agency’s review of drought in the UK

A BGS essay on groundwater and drought has been included in the Environment Agency’s review of the research and scientific understanding of drought.

Nastassja Simenski and Angenita Teekens visiting the National Geological Respository . © Emma Bee
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The art of boreholes: Essex artists visit the BGS to be inspired by our library of geological core

Two UK-based artists visitors aim to turn art and earth science into a collaborative experience that facilitates discussion on land usage.

Postgraduate students from the University for Development Studies, Ghana, learning about instrumentation and hydrology. BGS © UKRI.
Research
TerraFIRMA

TerraFIRMA is a five-year, NERC-funded, Multi-Centre National Capability (MCNC) UKRI award running from April 2022 to March 2027

Adult hornet moth with a wingspan of 45mm (left) and the slightly smaller, and much more widespread, lunar hornet moth (right), which has also been recorded at BGS Keyworth. The main differences are the yellow face and the pair of yellow ‘headlights’ on the shoulders of the hornet moth. © Steve Mathers
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Rare hornet moth colony found at BGS Keyworth

A colony of these rare clearwing moths has recently been discovered on site at the BGS headquarters in Keyworth.

The coast on the surface of the river is covered with a pellicle of blue-green algae
News and events
How does public water use influence the amount of phosphorus in the environment?

New research looks at how phosphorus accumulates in public water systems in the USA.

Nine BGS staff members standing and crouching around the new bug palace, which is made out of wooden pallets and logs, sticks, grass, stones and bricks in a pile.
News and events
Six ways we’re improving recycling at BGS Keyworth

Sustainability at the BGS site in Keyworth, Nottingham, is being improved by recycling, managing our waste, making our labs more efficient and more...

Alt text: a brownish beige field blewitt mushroom stands in grass. It is covered in a light dusting of frost. You can see its gills on the upturned cap.
News and events
Mushroom spotting at BGS Keyworth

Colleagues at BGS are mapping mushrooms as part of efforts to enhance biodiversity on the Keyworth site.

Cars parked in a car park beneath open-sided structures (car ports) with roofs covered in solar panels. The sky is bright, with big fluffy clouds.
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Work complete on 1000 solar panels at BGS

More than 1000 energy-saving solar panels have been installed at BGS's headquarters in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire.

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