Following on the unexpected success of a scientific livestream that drew 61,000 viewers—tripling the audience of The Voice Argentina—a team of paleontologists is preparing for a new groundbreaking broadcast. On August 4th, the public was captivated by a live journey to the depths of the South Atlantic; this October, they will be transported 70 million […]| Letters from Gondwana.
I'm always a little wary of popular science books that start with a personal story, but I'll make an exception for Madeleine Beekman's excellent book, which sets out a possible explanation of our ability to speak, because the approach fits in with a well-balanced combination of storytelling and scientific information. There have been a good number of books that either set out to explain some of our species' physical oddities or abilities that seem to set us apart from other animals. Twenty y...| Popular Science Books
Are you a fossil fan? Try this complete guide to where to discover dinosaurs in Alberta, including Dinosaur Provincial Park, Drumheller and Pipestone Creek.| Passport & Pixels
In his last book, Henry Gee impressed with his A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth - this time he zooms in on one very specific aspect ...| popsciencebooks.blogspot.com
An illustration of the Ngamugawi wirngarri coelacanth in its natural habitat.Katrina Kenny by Alice Clement, Flinders University and John Long, Flinders University Coelacanths are deep-sea fish that live off the coasts of southern Africa and Indonesia and can reach up to two metres in length. For a long time, scientists believed they were extinct. InContinue reading "Exceptional new fish fossil sparks rethink of how Earth’s geology drives evolution"| Global Ecology @ Flinders
Egypt's Valley of the Whales (Wadi al Hitan) is an incredible desert site full of prehistoric whale fossils. This post explains what to see and how to visit.| Passport & Pixels
Aspiring astrophysicist Riveen Pehesara Kumanayaka shares his experience following an A-level work placement with BGS.| British Geological Survey