From diamonds and gold, to supervolcanoes on Earth and Mars, via luxury wine, an extinct giant snake and…hemp plantations? The road to the Schools Geology Challenge 2019 final was a rocky one (sorry), but arguably one of the best yet. Following a record 12 regional heats held around the country, 80 students and teachers descended … Continue reading
At the Geological Society’s Janet Watson Meeting in February 2019, Dr Simon Redfern from the Deep Carbon Observatory explained their recent work to define the five key reactions that control carbon in the Earth. Continue reading
On Tuesday 12th March, six representatives of the Geological Society were lucky enough to head down to the House of Commons in Westminster to quiz MPs on topics relating to science and policy for Voice of the Future 2019. Continue reading
At our February 2019 Public Lecture, Jonathan Turner from Radioactive Waste Management, introduced us to one of the UK’s largest planned environmental projects: a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for our radioactive waste. The UK has been generating radioactive waste since the birth of the nuclear power industry in the 1950s. As it stands, we have … Continue reading
“I’ve wasted my time, I should have been a geologist!” proclaims Gideon Mantell on discovering a fossilized tooth of an Iguanodon in the South Downs. This tooth will be Mantell’s most significant and turbulent discovery. It will lead him on a quest for acceptance, resulting in humiliation and perpetual disappointment at the cruel hands of … Continue reading
How can geology help with the decarbonisation of our society? Continue reading
How do geologists know what the interior of the Earth looks like? Continue reading
We’re excited to announce our theme for 2020 – the Year of Life! Throughout the year we’ll be exploring life in a geoscience context through research conferences, lectures, education programme and other Society activities. Continue reading
Molly Brown and Sarah Hey are both members of our Contaminated Land Group’s early career sub-committee. In this guest post, they explain more about the ways in which the Group is championing early careers professionals. Continue reading
Earth Science Week is an annual international celebration of the geology all around us. Coordinated by the American Geosciences Institute in the US, and the Geological Society in the UK and Ireland, the week now also takes place in an increasing number of countries worldwide. 2018’s Earth Science Week was bigger than ever! This year, … Continue reading
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