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The construction of the Cheshire Geoenergy Observatory has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the borehole drilling. The array of boreholes has been designed to allow researchers to control the groundwater flow, heat and cool the aquifer, take water samples and collect monitoring data. The focus will now turn to installing the surface infrastructure ahead of opening next year.
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PhD student Archita Bhattacharyya is undertaking a project focused on exploring the ecosystems of microorganisms in groundwater of England.
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Climate change is increasingly recognised as a major challenge for organisations, with the need for adaptation driving a wave of policy updates and reforms across multiple sectors. BGS data holdings are relevant to many of these changes.
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In other news
BGS geomicrobiologists have swapped their air-conditioned laboratory for hard hats and high-visibility clothing to learn more about the microbial activity taking place at the observatory in Cheshire.
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Modern life relies on an array of appliances and technologies, which in turn are only made possible by mining critical minerals from under the ground.
We've produced three lessons suitable for KS2 to KS3 to engage pupils with these minerals.
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Upcoming events
Join us for a Scottish celebration of the new BGS strategy, “Understanding our Earth”. The launch will be held at Dynamic Earth from 12:15. There will be refreshments and opportunities for networking during the event which will finish by 15:30. The event will be an opportunity for you to engage in our ongoing conversation and discover how we will bring our new strategy to life across Scotland.
Spaces are limited. Please register by 4 September 2023.
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On the blog
BGS Volcanologist Samantha Engwell visited the Cascade Range in the United States to learn more about the 1980 Mount St Helens volcanic eruption.
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Jodie Brown revisits her time at BGS’s Stable Isotope Facility as part of the Midlands Innovation TALENT project, which aims to increase the status of technicians.
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Penny Reeve reflects on the importance of geological public engagement and how outreach events can both help to educate the public on important current issues, and inform our future strategies.
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Work experience student Patrick visited BGS to learn more about being a professional rock expert.
Read about his experience, following the journey of a borehole, from logging to digital scanning.
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