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Part two: Problems in the field

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Part two of a guest blog from Layik Hama at the University of Leeds. Layik is undertaking a research project on finding techniques that will lead to the development of an app for use in the field. You can read … Continue reading →

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British Science Festival 2012

Posted on September 3, 2012 by

It’s that time of year again! We’re off to the British Science Festival this week, and whether you can join us in Aberdeen or not, here’s where you’ll find all the geology news and updates. Our own flagship event, ‘May … Continue reading →

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Balancing act

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Sarah Day visits the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival and meets local artist Adrian Gray, whose amazing stone balancing sculptures have audiences on the beach enthralled. Originally published in Geoscientist Online, 30 May 2012 ‘Balance is intuitive. You have to stop … Continue reading →

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Earth Science Week day 5: chocolate rocks and angel cake layers….

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

It has come to our attention that, as well as being Earth Science Week, it is currently Chocolate Week. An opportunity too good to miss, to combine geology and sweets in a fabulous smorgasbord of delicious learning. Disclaimer: all of … Continue reading →

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Earth Science Week day 3: what on Earth is geocaching?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Earth Science Week is a great opportunity to explore the geology in your area – especially as we’re experiencing some unseasonably good weather! A great way to do this is by ‘geocaching’ (pronounced geo-kash-ing). A growing hobby in the US, … Continue reading →

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Earth Science Week day 2: How to make a kitchen volcano….

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Last week, we blogged about the best volcanic hang outs for aspiring super-villains. Realistically though, we know many of you Evil Geologists can’t afford a lair to call your own – in view of this, we present the (sort of) … Continue reading →

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Earth Science Week 2011 – Fossil map of the UK

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

The UK’s first Earth Science Week begins today! Earth Science Week has been happening in the USA annually since 1998, organised by the American Geological Institute, and we’re very pleased to host the first UK week alongside.

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