Voice of the Future is an opportunity for young people who are interested in science and politics to engage with MPs and Ministers about the topics that matter the most to them. Continue reading
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Chat GPT, gender bias, and the geosciences
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence by computer systems, including learning, reasoning, and self-correction. It’s use in everyday life is becoming more prevalent, from digital assistants like Siri and Alexa, to personalized recommendations and targeted advertising. AI is being increasingly used in geoscience to improve data analysis, modelling techniques, and decision-making. Some … Continue reading
Tackling issues of underrepresentation in the geosciences
The ENGIE conference was an important space for conversations to take place about progress on gender equality in the geosciences. Continue reading
Advancing science as a global public good: An International Science Council meeting of European members
On the 13th October 2022, the International Science Council (ISC) held its meeting of the European members, co-hosted by the Royal Society and British Academy. Continue reading
Monitoring Mt Etna: an eruptive internship
This guest post is written by Josh Brown, about his two months interning at the Etna Volcano Observatory in Sicily. Continue reading
A brand-new format for our annual Schools Geology Challenge
Our Schools Geology Challenge is an annual competition for A-Level students that offers the chance to showcase their geological knowledge, meet professional geoscientists and student peers, and travel to Burlington House to compete for a trophy as well as funding for their school. Continue reading
Fire of Love: a volcanic romance
Katia and Maurice Krafft loved two things — each other and volcanoes. Continue reading
A new focus: Climate & Ecology
Dan Lunt writes about his personal reflections on the recent international climate summit, COP26, where representatives of countries from all over the world descended on Glasgow to make a difference. Continue reading
The outcome of COP26 – what does it mean for geoscience?
Flo Bullough and Megan O’Donnell share their reflections on the second week of international negotiations at the 26th UN Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. The second week of the long-awaited 2021 UN climate conference has culminated in the announcement of the Glasgow Climate Pact. This international agreement strengthens global ambitions to mitigate the … Continue reading
This week at COP26 – what does it mean for geoscience?
Updates from the first week of the 26th UN Conference of the Parties in Glasgow. Continue reading
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