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Stratigraphy, Sedimentology and Palaeontology

Tracing temperatures in tropical Lake Petén Itzá over the last 24,000 years

Tracing temperatures in tropical Lake Petén Itzá over the last 24,000 years

  Past and present global warming: its effect on the tropics According to meteorological data and climate models, global temperatures have increased by up to 1.1 °C since 1960 because of rising atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations, including an increase in CO₂ concentrations by up to 200 ppm. In some regions, such as the tropics, home to …[Read More]

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Geodynamics

Resisting self-guilt as a PhD student

Resisting self-guilt as a PhD student

Self-guilt is a common feeling among PhD students. It often leads us to devalue ourselves more harshly than is fair and to form unrealistic expectations. It is important to understand how it shows up in our daily work, what fuels it, and how we can resist it — because over time, it can quietly undermine …[Read More]

GeoLog

Where to next? A Geotourism guide to some of the World’s most epic landscapes

Where to next? A Geotourism guide to some of the World’s most epic landscapes

Geological tourism, or geotourism, offers a unique way to experience our planet’s incredible history and ongoing dynamic processes. Beyond simply admiring beautiful landscapes, geotourism invites us to understand the forces that shaped them, from ancient tectonic movements to the relentless power of erosion. Join us as we explore some remarkable geotourism destinations, each telling a …[Read More]

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Biogeosciences

On ice: algal blooms and the Greenland Ice Sheet

On ice: algal blooms and the Greenland Ice Sheet

On the first episode of the EGU Biogeosciences Division’s podcast series, Bikem Ekberzade interviews Helen Feord on the algal blooms that contribute to the melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet. Together with Feord, a researcher for the 5-year long project DEEP PURPLE the two scientists talk about cryosphere research, climate change and what it means …[Read More]

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Geodynamics

Reflecting on the 2025 Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) – Interior of the Earth

Reflecting on the 2025 Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) – Interior of the Earth

This week in News & Views, Heidi Krauss, a PhD student at Michigan State University, shares her experience co-chairing the 2025 Interior of the Earth Gordon Research Seminar, held at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to help co-chair the Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on the Interior …[Read More]