Download the Open Access paper The discovery of the first example of fossilised brain tissue from a dinosaur has been confirmed, in a Special Publication published today by the Geological Society in memory of Professor Martin Brasier of the University of Oxford. ‘The chances of preserving brain tissue are incredibly small’ says co-author Dr Alex Liu … Continue reading
A guest post from Lucy Jackson, who attended the 2016 Geoscience Education Academy as a student representative. As someone keenly interested in Geology, the Geoscience Education Academy seemed like a perfect opportunity to develop my knowledge of the subject outside of my school studies. Therefore, when I was offered a place as a student assistant, I … Continue reading
Earth Science Week 2016 kicks off tomorrow, with events taking place across the UK and Ireland! We’re thrilled to launch the week by announcing the winners of our 2016 photography competition, ‘Earth Science in Action.’ We received hundreds of fascinating entries interpreting the theme in various ways, from dynamic Earth processes to geologists at work, … Continue reading
This year’s Ada Lovelace Day, celebrating the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths, takes place on Tuesday 11th October – right in the middle of Earth Science Week! Continue reading
Following two successful themed years, the Geological Society has named 2017 the Year of Risk. Continue reading
A message from Dr Stephen Jones, Research Fellow at Newman University… The research team for a major new research project, Science and Religion: Exploring the Spectrum, is carrying out focus groups with professional scientists in central London in October 2016. We are seeking participants to talk about science, evolution, belief and science communication in religious … Continue reading
Paving stones, kerbstones, building stones and gravestones are all opportunities to see geology in the heart of a city, writes Nina Morgan… Continue reading
In the early hours of 24th August 2016, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck central Italy, southeast of Norcia. Fellows and members of the public may find the following resources useful. Continue reading
Already one of Canada’s protected Ecological Reserves, on July 17th, 2016 Mistaken Point was granted World Heritage status, making it the province of Newfoundland and Labrador’s fourth World Heritage Site, and the first anywhere in the world to be inscribed on the basis of Precambrian fossils. Continue reading
Museum Lates have become a familiar feature in London – everyone from the Science Museum to the Tate Modern are opening up for evening visitors. Two weeks ago, we participated in our first Courtyard Lates event – the second of a three part series of evening events at Burlington House. Visitors stopped by for a … Continue reading
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