Researchers have made a surprising discovery that offers clues to how the Earth’s core formed millions of years ago.| The Debrief
New evidence is helping scientists track the origins of mysterious earthquakes that have been rattling Southwest Iberia in recent months.| The Debrief
The Narusawa Ice Cave is a natural lava tunnel that formed during a violent eruption of Mount Fuji in A.D. 864. Every winter, the cave grows giant ice pillars due to its freezing temperatures.| Latest from Live Science
You’ve probably seen his name and glossed over it without a thought. But if you had been born in the 19 th Century, it was a name that was famous… The post Beyond Darwin: The Pioneering Voyage and Science of James Dwight Dana appeared first on New England Historical Society.| New England Historical Society
A 2022 astronaut photo shows a peculiar, slug-shaped dune field in the heart of the Kazakh Steppe. Signs of vegetation among the sand suggest these dunes are in the process of being fixed in place.| Latest from Live Science
A 100-year-old theory explaining how Asia can carry the huge weight of the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau needs to be rewritten, a new study suggests.| Latest from Live Science
A chance video captured a fault rupture during March’s devastating Myanmar earthquake, delivering real-time evidence of how major seismic tremors propagate.| Eos
Seasonal streams are common across India when the monsoon arrives. I’ve been on jeeps which crossed dry stream beds in an absolutely arid land. Such streams must be replenished every year by the rains. When these streams form in the Western ghats we see waterfalls. The Family remembers childhood trips to seek out these seasonal… Continue reading Monsoon’s waterfalls| Don't hold your breath
I recently had the pleasure of attending a press preview of the new documentary Architecton, directed by Victor Kossakovsky and released last week by A24. Surreally, the screening I attended was he…| BLDGBLOG
Nashville sits on limestone. This geology creates unique challenges for the city, and it is often neglected -- or misunderstood -- in conversations about| WPLN News
I recently had the pleasure of attending a press preview of the new documentary Architecton, directed by Victor Kossakovsky and released last week by A24. Surreally, the screening I attended was he…| BLDGBLOG
The vast majority of polished diamonds are clear and sparkly, but some come in unexpected colors like blue, green and even pink. So why are some diamonds different colors?| Live Science
Russia’s Klyuchevskoy volcano erupted hours after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Kamchatka, triggering Pacific-wide tsunamis and evacuations from Japan to Hawaii.| SHTF Plan
Slag heap debris on the English coast has apparently been fusing into a new kind of sedimentary rock. A team of geologists studying the beach recently “found a series of outcrops made from an unfam…| BLDGBLOG
Article archive for students from – They’re using the techniques honed by oil and gas to find near-limitless clean energy beneath our feet, CNN, 7/22/2025 Deep beneath Utah’s desert soil, an …| KaiserScience
Slag heap debris on the English coast has apparently been fusing into a new kind of sedimentary rock. A team of geologists studying the beach recently “found a series of outcrops made from an unfam…| BLDGBLOG
If you’ve ever tasted ocean water, you know it’s unmistakably salty. But have you ever wondered where all that salt comes from—and why seawater is salty while rivers and lakes remain fresh? The answer lies in a long and complex story involving Earth’s geology, chemistry, and hydrology—playing out over hundreds of millions of years.| Geology In
By Joshua Smith, NE Senior Specialist Palaeontologist Fossils represent evidence of past life stored in the sequence of rocks below our feet. Like the pages of a book, England's rock record tells the story of changing continents, climates and environments …| naturalengland.blog.gov.uk
Don't have a yard suitable to doing fun archaeology digs in? Well, then just try layer cake!| Imaginative Homeschool
Simplified geological map of the Archaean Yilgarn Craton in Western Australia. Credit: Geological Survey of Western Australia Every ancient craton seen from space shows patterns that are unique to …| Earth-logs
Recently, I’ve been looking back at a collaborative project with John Becker of WROT Studio. The “Institute for Controlled Speleogenesis” (2014) was a fictional design project we originally set in the vast limestone province of Australia’s Nullarbor Plain. [Image: A rock-acid drip-irrigation hub for the “Institute for Controlled Speleogenesis,” a collaboration between BLDGBLOG and WROT … Continue reading "Institute for Controlled Speleogenesis"| BLDGBLOG
Do you know that widespread feeling that there’s never enough time in a day to solve all the problems that await us? Well, you should know that this Wednesday, July 9, that idea could become partially true. This is because there is a high probability that this will be one of the shortest days in […]| Verdaily
The era of AI is upon us, and we’re using it. While we’re seeing incredible value in integrating AI into our everyday work, we also understand the importance of real people and real-life education and experiences.| Mineralocity Aggregates
The rocks could offer insight into Earth's primordial crust and the environment that gave birth to life.| Live Science
This will be a lecture series at Peking University in Beijing in June 2025. Announcement at Peking University Course abstract. This will be a series of advanced lectures on set theory, treating div…| Joel David Hamkins
It is no secret that the presence of humans has left visible scars on this planet. Be it edging out endangered species with our ever-expanding footprint, or the environmental pollution that comes as a result. One could say we have inextricably linked ourselves with pollution. It is in our drinking…| New Atlas
Industrial Waste Is Becoming Rock in Just Decades, Scientists Find Scientists have identified a novel rock type that has formed not over mil...| Geology In
Born on the mountain, running from the mountain, beckoned eastwards by the warming rays of dawn. The Rosanna is a thread of night-cold water – one of many that tumble from the Tyrolean Alps a…| A Walk with Wildlife
A couple of weeks ago, I climbed Mount Adams with my friend Carson. Our plan had been to climb Mount Hood, but schedules being what they were we could only get away from Friday to Saturday. Weekends on Hood can be pretty crowded, so Mount Adams was something of a fallback. A consolation prize.| The Last Word On Nothing
The dusky mountains of Mars| behindtheblack.com
The scientific community is on alert after detecting the presence of precious metals in volcanic rocks ejected to the surface in Hawaii, which could indicate that the Earth’s core may be leaking. According to analyses by experts at the University of Göttingen in Germany, an organic component was found that typically exists only at depths […]| Techoreon
Underwater videos provide insight into the colorful life within the exceptional columns.| arctichub.gl
Discover what causes earthquakes, what an earthquake is, their different types, and how they are measured. Get free earthquake resources.| Science Notes and Projects
Are you looking for a unique Japan trip idea? Look no further than the breathtaking landscapes of Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshido Cave in Yamaguchi Prefecture. These natural wonders offer stunning views and fascinating geological formations that are sure to leave you in awe. In this blog, we’ll explore the highlights of this incredible region, including the karst plateau and the largest ... Read More The post Japan Trip Idea: Exploring Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshido Cave appeared first on LearnJapan...| LearnJapanese123
Have you ever imagined what you would do if you got trapped in quicksand? Is quicksand a living being? Why does it suck things down? Let’s figure out the ins and outs of this amazing and at the same time weird thing in this new post. What is quicksand? First of all, no, it is … Continue reading "Quicksand: science behind the scenes." The post Quicksand: science behind the scenes. appeared first on One-pot Science.| One-pot Science
Going into nature, how long does it take till you feel like you’re there? There meaning not sending emails in your head and not wincing at shifts of temperature or humidity when sun turns to rain? There’s a comfort that comes over you. Hands and the heart are no longer so far apart and pulling a thorn out of your flesh is an afterthought.| The Last Word On Nothing
My preschooler is awed by many things, some of them more generally relatable than others. A spider in the sliding-door track. Mist coming through the woods. Irish butter. And rocks. For a long while now, her favorite miracles have been rocks.| The Last Word On Nothing
Decades ago when I was hoping to become a scientist, I got a master’s degree dealing with the actions of water in the desert, part of which was studying the hydrology of flash floods on unvegetated bedrock. One term for the result is a “slot canyon.”| The Last Word On Nothing
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Last time Yellowstone's supervolcano erupted, it changed global weather patterns and permanently altered the landscape around it.| Sciencing
The first time I landed on the Siple Coast of West Antarctica, I immediately felt disoriented. The landscape was a monotonous flat white, with wind-scoured snow and ice extending to identical horizons in every direction. In this isolated spot 380 miles from the South Pole, the only point of reference was the pile of bags and crates that would become a camp for three researchers plus myself, a journalist.| The Last Word On Nothing
This is an extremely engaging read on a subject that everyone is aware of, but few of us know much detail about. Usually, if I'm honest, geo...| popsciencebooks.blogspot.com
I recently had a chance to look at a geology text which was published back in 1837. The book is: RESEARCHES IN THEORETICAL GEOLOGYBY H T DE LA BECHEWITH A PREFACE AND NOTES BY PROF EDWARD HITCHCOCK OF AMHERST COLLEGE … Continue reading →| Letters to Creationists
Though you won’t become a millionaire panning for gold in Indiana, today’s recreational gold hunters have a lot of fun sloshing around Hoosier creeks in search of the shiny metal that led many a conquistador to his doom. Around 1900, however, Indiana farmers and geologists explored the possibility that the hills of Brown, Monroe, and Morgan … Continue reading "Indiana’s “Pot of Gold”"| The Indiana History Blog
While walking to our first vista in Bryce Canyon National Park on July 14th I stopped briefly to photograph a squirrel, as you saw last time. Six minutes later I’d reached the rim and …| Portraits of Wildflowers
Beautifully designed and produced, Ocean: A Visual Miscellany would be equally wonderful as an educational tool or as a gift.| The Children's Book Review
Tips for supporting students with low vision in lab science classes and making science labs more accessible for visually impaired| Veroniiiica
Julianne Davis writes about her last two field seasons in Alaska, waiting for river ice to break to study sediment shifts during springtime.| Endeavors
Here are several options for choosing accessible microscopes for low vision users in science labs and DIY microscopes for visually impaired students.| Veroniiiica
This story is presented by Visit StarkvilleIf you've ever had the pleasure of visiting Starkville, Mississippi, you know this small college town packs a big punch when it comes to Southern charm and unique attractions. Whether you're a local or just passing through, there's plenty to see and do that...| It's a Southern Thing
Thomas Bianchi and Neil Sullivan were recognized with Distinguished Professor awards for their excellence in teaching and research| News
The Nullarbor Plain is famous for being dry, flat and featureless — but it's a very different story beneath the surface, with an intricate cave system that has remained mostly untouched.| www.abc.net.au
Recently, I’ve been looking back at a collaborative project with John Becker of WROT Studio. The “Institute for Controlled Speleogenesis” (2014) was a fictional design project we originally set in …| BLDGBLOG
© www.viewsoftheworld.net A deeper understanding and better communication of earthquake risk has been a major challenge in geosciences for a long time. The Global Earthquake Model initiative aims to become the world’s most complete source of earthquake risk resources and works towards … Continue reading → The post Danger Zones: Mapping Europe’s Earthquakes was written by Benjamin Hennig and published on Views of the World. If you enjoyed this, you might want to follow me on Twitter o...| Views of the World
During Fundy’s low tide cycle you are literally able to walk, and explore, the ocean floor. Ground covered only a few short hours earlier is revealed and the potential for finding newly exposed treasures, such as fossils, sea glass and semi-precious stones, make it easy to spend hours combing the shores.| Bay of Fundy
Nowhere but the Bay of Fundy can combine the strength of the highest, most powerful tides in the world with the natural beauty of a diverse, unspoiled shoreline.| Bay of Fundy
The W&M Geology Departmental Spring field trip left the Atlantic Coastal Plain last Sunday morning for a quick dash westward into the Piedmont: a day trip with equal measures of geology and history in the mix. As is our tradition, W&M undergraduates conducting research in a particular area lead the trip which is open to […]| The William & Mary Blogs
Check out these fun and hands-on geology activities for kids. Learn about the layers of the earth, rock cycle, growing crystals and more.| Little Bins for Little Hands
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Ian Coates, Library Assistant in Special Collections, rediscovers Edward Tawney’s lecture notes in geology, dating from his time at University College Bristol.| Special Collections Blog
Crystal lore may be mostly fantasy, but it has a real effect on our lives.| The Science of Fiction
September 16, 2020 Introduction These days everyone talks about data science. But here’s a question: if you are a geoscientist, and like me you have some interest in data science (that is, do…| MyCarta
