Geoscientist's new issue is out now! Its highlights include: 🌍 The mystery of Earth’s missing lead 🏘️ How ground conditions shape social outcomes 🎨 James Hutton’s influence on creativity 👷‍♀️ Unconventional geoscience careers 🌱 Why geodiversity matters to society Read the issue: geoscientist.online

Dr Alice Paine shares a glimpse into life as a palaeoclimatology and volcanology researcher, from investigating past climate change through cave deposits to exploring how volcanoes have shaped the climate system. geoscientist.online/sections/fiv... #geoscience #volcanology #palaeontology #climate

Deep ground investigations for the proposed Coire Glas Pumped Storage hydroelectric scheme have opened a rare window into the Great Glen Fault, showing how detailed geological investigations can deliver value beyond the immediate needs of an engineering project. geoscientist.online/sections/fea...

From witnessing the eruption of Mount St. Helens to leading geothermal projects around the world, Dr Catherine Hickson reflects on a career shaped by curiosity, resilience and a willingness to embrace new challenges. geoscientist.online/sections/une... #geoscience #geology #volcano #careerchange

From the White Cliffs of Dover to the Channel Tunnel and North Sea energy projects, Professor Rory Mortimore reflects on a career spent transforming our understanding of Chalk and why experienced geoscientists remain essential in the age of AI. geoscientist.online/sections/new...

Demand for applied geoscientists is growing to support carbon capture, geothermal energy, critical minerals and resilient infrastructure. But with specialist MSc courses closing and less postgraduates entering the industry, the talent pipeline is under pressure. geoscientist.online/sections/une...

Wrote review for the book "Ends of the Earth" by Neil Shubin @neilshubin.bsky.social for Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social, a publication of Geological Society of London. Please do read the book. geoscientist.online/sections/boo...

Ends of the Earth: Journeys to the Polar Regions in Search of Life, the Cosmos, and our Future - GEOSCIENTIST

Ends of the Earth is a vital introduction for anyone interested in understanding the importance of the Arctic and Antarctic regions in our changing world.

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Anna Grayson tells the story of an unusual blue mineral that challenged experts, attracted international attention and ultimately revealed new insights into Aerinite, now on display at @nhm-london.bsky.social. geoscientist.online/sections/fea... #geology #geoscience #mineral #morocco

John Collinson argues that without coordinated action to digitally record and preserve geological exposures, valuable knowledge and heritage could be lost for future generations. geoscientist.online/sections/vie... #geoscience #geology #conservation

We are delighted to welcome Jessica Smith as @geolsoc.bsky.social new President! She discusses how we can remain a vibrant, inclusive home for all geoscientists and the opportunities the field has to tackle society's biggest challenges. geoscientist.online/sections/new... #geoscience #geology

Following @geolsoc.bsky.social's Annual General Meeting, we bid farewell to President Professor Jon Gluyas, who reflects on his achievements, the challenges geoscience faces and why helping society understand its value is so important. geoscientist.online/sections/new... #geoscience #geology

From volcanic islands to the depths of the ocean, @nemiwalding.bsky.social explores the technologies helping scientists push into geological frontiers and why there is still so much left to discover beneath the waves. geoscientist.online/sections/new... #geoscience #geology #submarine #volcano

Geoscientist's summer issue is out now! Its highlights include: 🔍 Peering inside the UK's largest fault 🔓 Transforming research with open access 👷‍♀️ Securing the geoscientist talent pipeline 🏆 Meeting the @geolsoc.bsky.social award winners Read the issue: geoscientist.online #geoscience #geology

Paul Dobraszczyk (@pauldobraszczyk.bsky.social) explores how architecture reveals the materials, timescales and processes shaping our planet, asking how the built environment fosters a stronger connection with Earth’s geological story. geoscientist.online/sections/fea... #geology #architecture

After receiving this year’s @geolsoc.bsky.social Glossop Medal for his contributions to engineering geology, Dr David Giles reflects on a career journey from academia into industry. geoscientist.online/sections/fiv... #geoscience #engineeringgeology #consulting #careersadvice

The UK’s National Geological Repository underpins science and policy. As demand grows, the need to safeguard and modernise collections is increasingly clear to turn stored cores, fossils and data into vital resources for research and decision-making. geoscientist.online/sections/fea...

From deserts shaped over millions of years to cities rising in decades, Manuel Álvarez Diestro’s photographic series invites us to reflect on how human structures sit within – and sometimes disrupt – deep time. geoscientist.online/sections/fea... #geology #architecture #MiddleEast #photography

“Reefs of Time is a joy to read,” writes @cornubiangeologist.bsky.social in a lovely book review for @geoscientistmag.bsky.social. As the author, it’s a joy to read his review! geoscientist.online/sections/boo... @princetonupress.bsky.social #scicomm #coral #fossil #geology #geoscience #booksky

Reefs of Time: What Fossils Reveal About Coral Survival - GEOSCIENTIST

Reefs of Time explores exotic fieldwork and science to highlight the importance of the theory of uniformitarianism for coral survival.

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In Denmark’s UNESCO Global Geopark Odsherred, initial scepticism gave way to pride, as local communities reconnected with their geological heritage through education, storytelling and shared stewardship. 💡Learn more: geoscientist.online/sections/une... #geoscience #geology #geopark #geoheritage

WJEC Eduqas is committed to the provision of AS and A Level Geology: www.eduqas.co.uk/qualificatio... @geolsoc.bsky.social has been working with various parties and consulting teachers to ensure support is available for its continued provision, with a statement expected within the week.

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OCR has announced its form of AS and A Level Geology qualifications will be withdrawn, with the final cohort to take exams in 2028. The decision may affect how the subject is accessed in secondary education and could influence higher education pathways and careers. www.ocr.org.uk/administrati...

OCR has announced its form of AS and A Level Geology qualifications will be withdrawn, with the final cohort to take exams in 2028. The decision may affect how the subject is accessed in secondary education and could influence higher education pathways and careers. www.ocr.org.uk/administrati...

Do you enjoy reading (and writing about) Earth science books? 📖 We’re inviting you to review the latest releases across a wide range of subjects — discover the current list of titles here: geoscientist.online/section/book... You can also explore our online bookshop 👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/geoscie...

From navigating land ownership and protected sites to securing permissions, Dr Rachel Wignall outlines how researchers can sample responsibly in Scotland while safeguarding sites and supporting scientific discovery. geoscientist.online/sections/une... #geoscience #geology #fieldwork #scotland

In @geoscientistmag.bsky.social, Brandon Jones, President of AGU, shares how connection can help scientists navigate today’s policy challenges. “Our resilience lies in holding onto connections, deepening them, and building new ones.” buff.ly/hz3QfQA #SciencePolicy #Geoscience #AGU

Connection matters - GEOSCIENTIST

Growing up in Springfield, Ohio, I was a good 700 miles from the ocean, but one day that distance dramatically shrank. I was around seven years old when I first watched the documentary series The…

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Geoscientist's spring issue is out now! Discover: 🏢 Architectural connections to the natural world 🌌 3D exploration of the cosmos with Sir Brian May 👷‍♀️ Boosting careers in hydrogeology 🪨 Conserving the UK repository of core, rock, mineral and fossil collections geoscientist.online/wp-content/u...

Ian Jackson takes listeners on a journey in his new podcast 'Reading Rocks', using his books to explore northern rocks, landscapes and the people shaped by them. 🎧 Discover the podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0xgzXwD... 📖 Read our review of Ian's latest book: geoscientist.online/sections/boo...

Dr Jonathan Bujak’s account of Gideon Mantell’s rare book 'Thoughts on a Pebble' — from its origins in 19th-century palaeontology into the care of @geolsoc.bsky.social now — is an inspiring reminder of why we do what we do. geoscientist.online/sections/fea... #earthscience #geology #palaeontology

Is water actually lava? It may sound quirky but there’s some surprisingly solid geoscience behind the playful thought experiment that shows just how much our definitions shape the way we see the planet. 💡 Let us know what you think: geoscientist.online/sections/vie... #geoscience #geology #scicomm

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Geoscientist Magazine as part of their "Five Minutes With..." series, chatting about my recent projects, and reflections on science more broadly. You can access the full interview available here: geoscientist.online/sections/fiv...

“This job is an immense privilege” - GEOSCIENTIST

Dr Alice Paine is a palaeoclimatology and volcanology postdoctoral researcher at Universität Basel, Switzerland.

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My wee book has had its first formal review! A lovely piece in @geoscientistmag.bsky.social. I love how they've picked up on elements of my personality - didn't realise how much this came through. "as if a geology-savvy friend is excitedly sharing something they have just learned."

Volcanoes: 10 Things You Should Know - GEOSCIENTIST

Volcanoes: 10 Things You Should Know does exactly what its title promises by offering a concise, engaging introduction to volcanology.

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