Latest news from the British Geological Survey
Updated national 3D model will determine the depth to the solid bedrock beneath our feet
The BGS Superficial Deposit Thickness Model now includes an elevation model of geological rockhead for the first time, providing important data for civil engineers, geoscientists and environmental scientists.
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UK’s world-class research organisations launch new collective
The launch of the National Research Organisations Group, brings together more than 100 leaders from government, research, industry and funding organisations, providing an authorativive voice on science, research policy and long-term investment.
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Cheshire Geoenergy Observatory releases key geological datasets for UK thermal energy storage scheme design
A new report and data packs from BGS will provide a unique resource for scientists working on the geology and hydrogeology of the Sherwood Sandstone Formation, an important aquifer and reservoir rock.
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New geological mapping underway to help manage flooding along the River Tweed
Scientists are surveying the Tweed catchment for the first time in over 100 years to enhance understanding of localised groundwater and improve flood forecasting.
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Geological research in North Sea helping to safeguard subsea cables
Subsea power and telecommunications cables are critical to the UK’s energy infrastructure and global connectivity, yet they remain vulnerable to damage from ship anchors, fishing activity and natural hazards.
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UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre makes recommendations for the next UK criticality assessment
CMIC has outlined the enhancements made to the next assessment update to ensure it is better tailored to the structure of the UK economy.
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From archive to discovery: historical mineral reports support gold exploration in Scotland
Digitised geological records show potential to unlock untapped mineral resources in Ardlochan, Argyllshire.
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UK and Philippines scientists investigate natural hydrogen generation processes at atomic scale
BGS researchers were granted access to use the Diamond Light Source facility in order to study hydrogen in light brighter than the sun.
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