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
A new study finds that creatures beneath the Earth’s surface dominated life on Earth for most of our planet’s history – and could hold the key to the search for life on other worlds… Continue reading
Greetings, geobakeoff fans! At long last, it’s time to reveal the results of this year’s competition – the fifth annual Great Geobakeoff… We can’t quite believe how the geobaking phenomenon has continued to grow – our eternal thanks to all those who take part and share the competition. Particularly the increasing number of you who … Continue reading
An interview with Professor Rob Butler, who will be awarded the Geological Society’s first Dewey Medal in June 2018. Continue reading
A specimen described today in Proceedings of the Yorkshire Geological Society is the star attraction in the Yorkshire Museum’s new exhibition, Yorkshire’s Jurassic World, which opened on March 24. Continue reading
Dozens of giant footprints discovered on Skye are providing rare evidence of dinosaur evolution in the Middle Jurassic epoch. Continue reading
We’re delighted that the Ordnance Survey has now included the 100 Great Geosites on their online mapping and route-planning tool, which can be used to plan walks and excursions around Great Britain. Continue reading
Sharp-eyed readers may have noticed a change to the front cover of the February 2018 issue of Petroleum Geoscience. Phil Christie, Chief Editor, explains the reason behind it. Continue reading
2018 is already one week old, which means the Year of Resources is underway! Throughout the year, we’re exploring the sustainable extraction and use of natural resources through research conferences, lectures, our education programme and other activities. Continue reading
Congratulations to Professor Stephen Sparks, who has been awarded a knighthood for services to volcanology and geology in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. Sir Stephen, who is Professor of Geology at the University of Bristol’s School of Earth Sciences, was President of the Geological Society in 1994 – 1996, and received Wollaston Medal, the Society’s highest award, … Continue reading
