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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.

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.

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#geology #Mars #seismology #NASA

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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.

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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...

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

Perspectives on time - GEOSCIENTIST Singer-songwriter Olivia Rafferty embarks upon an enlightening exploration of Earth's history through her debut album, Typical Forever.

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.

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#geology #geoscience #music #scicomm

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.

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#Geoscience #Space #Astronomy #Universe #Galaxies #BookReview

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...

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 🕵️‍♀

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The Story of Earth's Climate in 25 Discoveries: How Scientists Found the Connections Between Climate and Life - GEOSCIENTIST Donald Prothero takes readers on a sweeping 4.5-billion-year journey that reveals the intimate ties between climate and life.

My review of ‘The Story of Earth’s Climate in 25 Discoveries’ by Donald Prothero has been published in The Geological Society's Geoscientist magazine. The book is a sweeping exploration of Earth’s 4.5Ga climatic journey and its role in shaping life.

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Nuclear waste disposal: Geology must come first - GEOSCIENTIST It is time for the UK government to abandon the policy in which voluntary community consent is the primary driver determining the selection of a site for geological disposal of its nuclear waste. A ge...

This Nuclear Science Week, Jonathan Turner says the UK government must adopt a geology-first strategy for nuclear waste disposal, which places technical requirements above community consent. What do you think?

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“I showcase museum life behind the scenes” - GEOSCIENTIST Dr Daniel Cox is Senior Earth Scientist at National Museum Cardiff, caring for thousands of specimens across the mineralogy and petrology collections.

🔍 What’s it like to work behind the scenes at National Museum Cardiff?

Dr Daniel Cox offers a glimpse into its mineral and petrology collections — from specimen conservation and research, to inspiring the next generation.

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#geoscience #geology #museum #wales

The volcanic island of Heimaey is seen from above, showing the towering cliffs around the town. Overlaid is a photograph of Rhian smiling and a quote from her.

Rhian Meara reflects on her shift from geochemistry to social science via Iceland's volcanic island of Heimaey and the lessons learned along the way.

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#geoscience #geology #iceland #socialscience #volcano #careerchange

“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!

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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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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...

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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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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.

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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.

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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...

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