It’s Autumn, and while we’d normally have been in our woolies for weeks now, we’re still able to get away without. For knitters this is a great time to whip up a quick hat or pair of gloves – but have you ever considered geological knitting? Continue reading
Day three of Earth Science Week is nearly over, and geowalks, events and talks have been going on across the country! Visit our website for what’s still coming up. Online, we’ve been holding Ask a Geologist sessions daily, and have already had some great questions! Continue reading
Earth Science Week is nearly upon us, and there’s a huge range of activities going on across the UK & Ireland! There’s also lots going on online, including a brand new project we’re really excited about…. Ask a Geologist Live! Continue reading
The UK and Ireland features some of the most diverse and beautiful geology in the world, spanning most of geological time, from the oldest Pre-Cambrian rocks to the youngest Quarternary sediments. As part of Earth Science Week 2014, The Geological Society and partner organisations are celebrating this unique geo-heritage by launching a list of 100 … Continue reading
We’ve read a lot about ice cores, sediments, isotopes – but evidence for climate change can come from some unlikely places. After yesterday’s ‘four strange effects of climate change’, as part of our Climate Week series we present three very curious climate clues… Continue reading
A guest post from Dr Ken McNamara, Director of the Sedgwick Museum, Cambridge, who is giving a talk on Dr John Woodward, ‘A droll sort of philosopher’, on Monday 24th February, 7pm at Two Temple Place, London. To book, call 0207 240 6044. For three hundred years, 5 beautiful walnut veneer cabinets, like elegant Regency … Continue reading
Geologists, we thought you might need a hand with your Valentine plans. Forget an evening for two – so passe. We’re a sociable lot, after all. We present to you…The Geologists’ Valentine Ball. Continue reading
We rejoin the Museum of Practical Geology in the final years of Victoria’s reign. Still cramped, and welcoming about 200 visitors a day through its notoriously gloomy entrance hall. Over in ‘Albertopolis’ the newer Museums are prospering. The Natural History and Science Museums are open with far more space available. The foundation stone for the … Continue reading
Once upon a time, the great and good of the geological world had collected a large number of rocks, fossils, books and maps and needed somewhere to put them. But no matter how big you build a museum or library, it tends to run out of space. Collections grow to fill the space available for … Continue reading
A christmas present for the geologist who has everything…. Continue reading
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