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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 3h
In honour of World Space Week, we’ve dug into the archives to look at our changing relationship with the Moon – from the Apollo missions to today’s renewed interest in lunar exploration. geoscientist.online/sections/une...
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Dr Maria Holloway-Strong reflects on a career shaped by unexpected turns through engineering geology, academia, motherhood and 17 years away from the industry. Her story is a reminder that career detours can bring unexpected skills, resilience and opportunities. geoscientist.online/sections/une...
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As infrastructure decisions increasingly centre on resilience, affordability and lived experience, Tracey Radford argues that we need to think more about what ground investigations can deliver. geoscientist.online/sections/fea... #EngineeringGeology #GroundInvestigation #Infrastructure #Geoscience
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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...
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
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
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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...
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
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...
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Valli Divya @vallidivya.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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...
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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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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
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
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
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
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
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
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
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
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
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...
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
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
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Lisa S Gardiner @lisasgardiner.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
“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
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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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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
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...
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
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...
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
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
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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · 02/03/2026
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
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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 magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
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...
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
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...
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
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
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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
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Dr Alice Paine @alicerpaine.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
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...
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“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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Rebecca Williams @volcanologist.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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."
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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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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Explore the life and work of John Kibble, a rural stonemason whose skills shaped gravestones and documented local heritage, including carving the iconic Jubilee Fountain in Charlbury, Oxfordshire. 💡Learn more: geoscientist.online/sections/fea... #geoscience #geology #stonemason #history #craft
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
What can an icy moon tell us about the potential for life beyond Earth? Dr Erin Leonard shares the scientific curiosity and geoscience expertise shaping NASA’s Europa Clipper mission. 💡Learn more: geoscientist.online/sections/une... #space #NASA #geoscience #planetaryscience #Europa #astrobiology
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Professor Paul Cleverley considers how generative AI is opening new possibilities in geoscience and our understanding of Earth — and why human insight, experience and responsible use matter. 💡Learn more here: geoscientist.online/sections/fea... #geoscience #geology #ai #modelling
A woman stares at a computer screen with the letters AI reflected in her glasses.
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Earth Digital Twins model the planet to test “what if?” decisions, yet Dr Pankaj Mishra says the lithosphere is missing from most efforts to help us make better decisions about the planet. 💡Learn more: geoscientist.online/sections/vie... #geology #geoscience #earthsystems #lithosphere #modelling
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Do you enjoy reading Earth science books? We’re inviting you to review the latest releases across a wide range of subjects — explore the current list of titles here: geoscientist.online/section/book... Plus, we’ve just launched our new online bookshop! Check it out👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/geoscie...
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
How do we move from understanding Earth to truly caring for it? @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social discusses how her debut book bridges science, culture and lived experience, offering a new way to connect with the land beneath our feet. geoscientist.online/sections/une... #geoscience #earthscience #geology
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The @nhm-london.bsky.social exhibition is a must-see for anyone interested in clues to search for life beyond Earth. Through immersive, multisensory experiences, it brings planetary science and geoscience together, challenging what “habitable” really means. geoscientist.online/sections/boo...
A child and his father point to an interactive screen showing the surface of Mars.
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
From spacesuits and ISS robotics to AI-powered lunar rovers, Vinita Marwaha Madill shares how her space career inspired her to found Rocket Women and push for greater access to STEM. 👩‍🚀 geoscientist.online/sections/fiv... #geoscience #geology #space #spacengineering #spacexploration #ISS #AI #STEM
A woman stands with crossed arms and smiles at the camera in a simulation spacecraft tunnel.
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
It's your LAST CHANCE to take part in our short survey to tell us what you think Geoscientist does well, and how we can make the magazine even better in 2026 - we really appreciate your support! 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/Geoscienti... #geology #geoscience #earthscience
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Dr Kate Pedley details how creating geology-focused gardens on university campuses can break down barriers to field learning and "address the visibility of geology as a rich and rewarding career path": geoscientist.online/sections/vie... #geology #geoscience #fieldwork
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Bringing the field to the classroom - GEOSCIENTIST
Interactive Earth science gardens on campus can break down barriers to field learning, says Kate Pedley.
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Is there a watery underworld beneath Mars’ dusty surface? Hrvoje Tkalčić & Weijia Sun explore what a hidden reservoir could mean for Mars’ geological history and our future efforts to perhaps one day inhabit the Red Planet. geoscientist.online/sections/fea... #geology #Mars #seismology #NASA
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Mars’ watery underworld - GEOSCIENTIST
Hrvoje Tkalčić and Weijia Sun suggest that water may lie within a hidden reservoir in Mars' crust, based on seismic data from NASA’s InSight lander.
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
What stories should we tell next? We’d love to hear your thoughts on what we’re doing well and what we can improve to help shape the magazine and how we connect with readers across the geoscience community. 💬 HAVE YOUR SAY: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Geoscienti... #geoscience #geology #earthscience
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Geoscientist's winter issue is OUT NOW! Explore Mars' watery underworld and the quest for life on Europa, plus the role of generative AI in geoscience and interactive Earth science gardens on campuses. geoscientist.online/wp-content/u... #Geology #Geoscience #EarthScience #Space #Mars #NASA #AI
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Cuts to geology programmes, departmental mergers and shrinking university support threaten the long-term health of the discipline. Now, Jan Zalasiewicz examines the developing situation at the University of Leicester: geoscientist.online/sections/vie... #Geology #Geoscience #HigherEducation
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Geology imperilled - GEOSCIENTIST
In recent years, universities across many western nations, including several in the UK, have closed Earth science courses and downsized their geology departments. The University of Leicester is the la...
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Through a unique blend of art and science, Olivia Rafferty's debut album Typical Forever highlights how creative storytelling can make geoscience both accessible and emotionally resonant. geoscientist.online/sections/une... #geology #geoscience #music #scicomm
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Perspectives on time - GEOSCIENTIST
Singer-songwriter Olivia Rafferty embarks upon an enlightening exploration of Earth's history through her debut album, Typical Forever.
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Released today, Islands in Infinity: Galaxies 3-D is a voyage through the Universe, brought to life through dazzling 3-D imagery and thoughtful reflections on humanity's place within it. 🌌 geoscientist.online/sections/boo... #Geoscience #Space #Astronomy #Universe #Galaxies #BookReview
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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Unravel the curious case of the 1725 London Excursion — a field report that seems to have been written 200 years before its time. Join Nina Morgan as she pieces together clues to uncover the real story behind the publication 🕵️‍♀ geoscientist.online/sections/fea... #geoscience #geology #history
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Who done it? - GEOSCIENTIST
As many academics will know, the road between a paper submission and its final publication can be a long and tortuous one. Dr John Woodward, M.D [c.1665 – 1728], whose collections of fossils, rocks an...
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