A guest blog from Layik Hama, University of Leeds ‘I would say that what makes smartphones smart, in large measure, is their sense of location’ Michael T Jones – Google Earth/Maps Smart phones and geoscience fieldwork ought to be a perfect match. Both are about location. Both are becoming increasingly accessible, as smart phones become … Continue reading
Over the last few weeks, a number of news stories have highlighted the impact geoscience has on our everyday lives in the UK. But how do you interpret these stories for your own lives? How much do you really need to know about Earth sciences to benefit from our planet’s resources or protect yourself from … Continue reading
There’s a huge range of career options for Earth scientists, from academia to communications. All week, in honour of Earth Science Week, we’ve been featuring geologists who have taken their careers in more unusual directions. In our final blog, we look at one of the ways scientists can take their research out of the lab, … Continue reading
We’re returning to the Philippines for our fourth career blog, where scientists recognising the social impact of their work is more important than ever… Dr Carlos Primo C David, Geologist at the University of the Philippines, National Institute of Geological Sciences (UP NIGS) Carlos says: “I’ve always been curious about the environment that surrounds us … Continue reading
All week, we’re posting profiles which highlight some of the more unusual directions the Earth sciences can take you in. (For more career profiles, visit our website). Today, artist Phil Entwistle explains how his love of science has inspired his work. Phil says: “The pictures sent back by the Mars rover Curiosity prompt not only … Continue reading
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 the force be with us’ is happening on wednesday 5th at 1pm. But it’s not … Continue reading
What are the most visited websites in the world? To answer this question, many of us will refer to Wikipedia. While the site hasn’t quite achieved the stratospheric heights of Facebook and Google, it is rarely out of the top ten. “Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the … Continue reading
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 the experiments outlined below are highly technical and scientific, and should in no way be … Continue reading
Ever wondered why natural disasters happen? Or been frustrated by a flight cancelled by volcanic ash clouds? Earth science affects our lives in all kinds of ways, throwing up a lot of questions along the way. This month, to coincide with Earth Science Week, the Science Council’s Hidden Science mobile phone app is Earth science … Continue reading
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) next best thing. A volcano in your very own kitchen… Continue reading
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