Summer Science Online talks freely available for all
Great news. The Royal Society’s Summer Science Online programme of talks and videos on a variety of fascinating topics, delivered earlier this month, has been made available for you to enjoy for longer from home. Head over to the Royal Society website and explore all the content for free! Content is generally suitable for science enthusiasts aged 12+. Enjoy!...
Celebrating Ocean Mapmaker Marie Tharp
Geolog Blog has published a fascinating tribute today to mark 100 years since the birth of Marie Tharp. Marie Tharp is hailed as a pioneer and idol to female geoscientists because of her important discoveries from the 1950’s to the 1990’s. Marie produced the first maps of the ocean floor at a time when little was known about them. Her work was key to developing the theory of plate tectonics. Her achievements are admired...
Dig Deeper and explore some fascinating geological sites and topics with experts
Rockwatch is thrilled to launch its new Dig Deeper series for Rockwatchers, where budding geologists will be able to explore geological sites and topics on the website thanks to our amazing team of geological experts! Renowned geologists – and regular Rockwatch ambassadors from around the UK – have rallied together during lockdown and beyond to bring you a series of field trips, essays, presentations and activities you can...
Issue 85 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published July 2020
Issue 85 Contents List: published July 2020 INSIDE THE MIND OF PROTEROSUCHUS Image 1 of 6 INSIDE THE MIND OF PROTEROSUCHUS SNACKS FROM SPACE Recipes inspired by our Solar System planets INSIDE THE MIND OF PROTEROSUCHUS Researching an extinction event survivor YELLOWSTONE: RIVERS DEEP, FOUNTAINS HIGH An imagined visit to the American national park POLLEN GRAINS: FOSSILS NOT TO BE SNIFFED AT Clues that pollen gives about climate change...
Festival of Geology 2020 – save the dates!
Exciting News! This year’s Festival of Geology – brought to you by the Geologists’ Association – will be taking place online on the 7th and 8th November. As always, Rockwatch will be involved in the fun and it will be totally FREE. We’ll share more details about what you can look forward to over the coming months but for now pop the dates in your...
Rockstar and Young Writer 2020 Competition Now Open!
We’re excited to announce that this year’s Rockstar and Young Writer Competition for 2020 is now officially open for entrants! It’s a great way to spend some time while you are home-based during the Coronavirus pandemic and to enjoy putting your creation together. You could be in with a chance of winning some wonderful prizes too! Check out our tips page for some handy hints on what to do, and Download the Rockstar...