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...
Summer Science Online Starts Today!
Already on school holidays or just want a break from the school day? Fancy doing some fun online activities? Well you’re in luck. The Royal Society’s Summer Science Festival starts today! There are online activities for you to enjoy every day this week, starting with a look at the psychology of doping and what factors might lead an athlete to cheat. There’s also a Doodle of the day on Twitter at 1pm and you can tune...
The Royal Society’s Summer Science Online Festival
Rockwatchers may be interested to explore The Royal Society’s Summer Science festival which takes place online from 13 – 17 July. It’s a packed itinerary featuring a free digital programme of talks, quizzes and videos celebrating cutting-edge and historic science. A great way to enjoy science from the comfort of your own...
Issue 84 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published April 2020
Issue 84 Contents List: published April 2020 THE FIRST DINOSAUR HUNTERS Image 1 of 7 Victorian palaeontologists IN THE LAND OF ICE AND FIRE Seeing the geological wonders of Iceland GEOLOGY ON MY DOORSTEP Spotting the stony stories of town streets TRACING THE BIGGEST BLAST World-shaking volcanic eruptions THE FIRST DINOSAUR HUNTERS Victorian palaeontologists LIVING MY DINOSAUR DREAM Digging for remains in the USA HATCHING A STONE EGG...