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“Our goal is to build a world of the future for everyone” - GEOSCIENTIST Vinita Marwaha Madill is the Founder of Rocket Women and a Project Manager at Mission Control Services, Canada.

It's World Space Week 🚀 We caught up with Vinita Marwaha Madill to discuss her career designing spacesuits and spacewalk robotic arms used on the International Space Station, and founding Rocket Women.

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#geoscience #engineering #space #womeninstem #worldspaceweek

Two women stand smiling at the camera at a launch event for the book The Whispers of Rock. Anjana wears her dark hair in curls, red tassel earrings, a white blouse and a floral skirt. Ruth wears glasses, a green top and floral jacket.

Geoscientist's Ruth Allington recently attended the launch event for @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social's new book The Whispers of Rock, which @volcanologist.bsky.social describes as "a gift to Earth science" in her review: geoscientist.online/sections/boo...

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The awards celebrate the dedication of our editors (Amy Whitchurch, Hannah Bird and Marissa Lo), publishers (James Pembroke Media and Redactive) and volunteers (Editors-in-Chief Ruth Allington, Andy Fleet and David Shilston; the Editorial Advisory Panel, and our incredible contributors).

We are delighted to announce that Geoscientist was awarded two Highly Commended trophies – for Best Magazine (under 20K circulation) and Best Publication – by Memcom at their 2025 Excellence Awards ceremony!

#geoscience #geology #magazine #award

Tonight’s the night! The 2025 Memcom Excellence Awards take place and Geoscientist is delighted to be shortlisted in the Best Magazine (<20K circulation) and Best Publication categories.

Win or lose, we would like to thank all of the amazing people we have worked with over the past few years!

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Climate-vulnerable pipes - GEOSCIENTIST Climate change is arguably the greatest challenge facing our world today. As scientists, we like to speak in nuanced tones, and love to qualify our statements. We have been reluctant to use emotive la...

"The greatest concern is that water pipe failures tend to occur more in the summer and early autumn."

Dr Timothy Farewell discusses the impacts of climate change on the UK's water networks: geoscientist.online/sections/fea...

#geoscience #environment #water #climatechange

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Celebrating Hutton - GEOSCIENTIST Most geologists recognise James Hutton as one of the founders of modern geology, but his contributions to science and agriculture are not so well known by the wider public. 2026 marks the 300th annive...

Scotland's Siccar Point is the birthplace of the concept of ‘deep time’, pioneered by James Hutton. Discover a new Deep Time Trail and Viewpoint being planned to celebrate 300 years since his birth.

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A forgotten generation of influencers - GEOSCIENTIST Older women could be key to reviving interest in geoscience through teaching their grandchildren, reasons Anjana Khatwa.

Dr Anjana Khatwa (@anjanakhatwa.bsky.social) explores how midlife women are key to reviving interest in geoscience and inspiring the next generation "who will influence thinking and behaviour in society at large".

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#geoscience #geology #midlife #women #influencer

The Chartership Bulletin: Sustainability and Chartership - GEOSCIENTIST In 2023, the competency criteria for Chartered Geologist (CGeol) were revised to incorporate sustainability, which encompasses understanding environmental and social impacts; balancing economic develo...

Considering becoming a Chartered Geologist? Here are some tips on how sustainability may be considered in the Chartership application and interview process: geoscientist.online/sections/new...

#geoscience #geology #sustainability #chartership #careers

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From mammoths to Worms - GEOSCIENTIST Once the stuff of science fiction, and numerous false-starts, at last the extraction of bona fide ancient DNA from sediments (sedaDNA) has arrived. In contrast to DNA recovered from biological tissues...

"Once thought of as science fiction, at last the extraction of bona fide ancient DNA from sediments has arrived." Tony Brown (@unisouthampton.bsky.social) discusses its potential applications for geoscience.

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#geoscience #palaeontology #dna #earthscience #scicomm

This Is Geoscience - GEOSCIENTIST New campaign ‘This is Geoscience’ aims to showcase the discipline's value to society and highlight the opportunities a geoscience career offers.

This Is Geoscience is a new campaign launched by @geolsoc.bsky.social to showcase the sector's societal value and highlight career opportunities for the geoscientists of tomorrow.

Discover more here: geoscientist.online/sections/new...

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Geoscientist's autumn issue is OUT NOW! Discover the impact of climate change on water networks, the rise of ancient DNA, Earth science in music, bringing planetary surfaces to life and much more.

Read it here: geoscientist.online/wp-content/u...

#geoscience #water #climate #fossils #space #music

Fossils: The Essential Guide - GEOSCIENTIST Fossils: The Essential Guide by Paul Taylor is a key handbook providing a fascinating introduction to the world of ancient life.

"Fossils: The Essential Guide is just that – a key handbook providing a fascinating introduction to the world of ancient life."

Discover Gordon Neighbour's full book review here: geoscientist.online/sections/boo...

#Palaeontology #Fossils #BookReview #Geoscience #Geology @nhm-london.bsky.social

On the Move - GEOSCIENTIST While Earth’s geographic north pole is fixed, the magnetic north pole moves in tandem with Earth’s constantly shifting magnetic field. Depending on where on Earth you are, the magnetic field moves a r...

Earth’s magnetic north pole has recently moved at unprecedented rates. Ciarán Beggan (@bgs.ac.uk) discusses where it may move next, and the implications of such movement for our navigation systems and research.

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#Geoscience #Space #Earth #Geomagnetics #Geology

Podcast: Geo Conversations with Divya Persaud - GEOSCIENTIST In this episode, Divya Persaud explores creative approaches to studying planetary surfaces and the ethical challenges of space technology. Episode Transcript Marissa Lo: Hello and welcome to Geo Conve...

Dr Divya Persaud discusses the growing awareness of space ethics, particularly dual use technologies that have both civilian and military applications. 

Listen to the full podcast here: geoscientist.online/sections/pod...

#Space #Ethics #Geoscience #Tech

Summed up in stone - GEOSCIENTIST Annie Alexander [1867 – 1950], came late to palaeontology but left an enduring legacy. Born in Honolulu (in what was then the Kingdom of Hawai’i), raised on Maui, and independently wealthy thanks to a...

Nina Morgan honours the enduring legacy of pioneering palaeontologist Annie Alexander.

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#Geology #Palaeontology #Fieldwork #WomenInGeoscience

Are you a scientist with an interest in photography? We're delighted to announce that the Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition is now open for entries until 15 August 2025! 🎉 Find out more: royalsociety.org/journals/pub... #RSPphotocomp

A new lease of life - GEOSCIENTIST Strange things are in the wind. With the arrival of Donald Trump in the White House, environmental science has come under significant threat, and global warming denial has received a new lease of life...

"Some people may have the impression of confusion, disagreement, or discord among climate scientists. That impression is false."

Colin Summerhayes discusses the rise of climate science denialism amid changing political landscapes.

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#Geoscience #Climate #Politics

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We're delighted to announce that Geoscientist has been shortlisted for the 2025 Memcom Excellence Awards in the Best Magazine (<20K circulation) and Best Publication categories! Thank you to all of our wonderful contributors and Fellows for their continued support.

#Geoscience #SciComm

12% of Mercury's craters are named after women. Beyond gender, there is a broader lack of diversity in space science nomenclature, with Annie Lennox calling for more awareness around naming biases.

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#Space #EDI #Mercury #SciComm

Flint through time - GEOSCIENTIST You’re into flint, have you seen this?” It started with a tip-off about a copy of a book for sale in a second-hand bookshop. Flint: Its Origin, Properties and Uses by Walter Shepherd (1972) was offere...

"Interest in flint spans disciplines, from geology and archaeology to architecture, construction, manufacturing, folklore and art."

Jeremy Ingham celebrates the discovery of a rare annotated copy of a classic geology book.

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#Geology #EarthScience #Rock #Book

Breaking down silos - GEOSCIENTIST We are at a critical time geopolitically and it is appropriate, given the current state of the Planet, to ask the question, ‘what Earth do we want to live on?’ Is it one where economic growth is conti...

Former @the-iugs.bsky.social President John Ludden calls for a more holistic approach to the systems that govern populations and the planet, over economic growth at the expense of climatic and environmental tipping points.

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#Geoscience #Climate #Sustainability

Olivia Rafferty's geoscience-inspired album - GEOSCIENTIST Olivia Rafferty's album Typical Forever views Earth’s processes as analogous to events in our life as humans.

Olivia Rafferty's geology-inspired album highlights the emotive power of engaging audiences through personifying Earth science with music 🎶

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#Music #Geology #SciComm #EarthScience #Creative

Flakes of black and gold metal in a pile forming black mass, a base to make new lithium batteries for cars.

As the electric vehicle revolution gains pace, recycling of lithium-ion batteries must increase amidst a supply chain "highly vulnerable to the dynamics of geopolitics and socio-environmental issues".

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#Energy #ElectricCars #Sustainability #Geoscience

Podcast: 5 minutes with Shane Webb - GEOSCIENTIST In this episode of 5 Minutes With, we chat to Dr Shane Webb, an economic geologist and postdoctoral research fellow at Université Laval, Canada. Episode Transcript [00:10] Marissa Lo: Hello and welcom...

"For society to develop, it needs to continue using mineral deposits."

Check out our bitesize interview with Dr Shane Webb, economic geologist and postdoctoral research fellow at @ulaval.ca: geoscientist.online/sections/fiv...

#EconomicGeology #Minerals #EarthScience #Resources