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Geodesy

Inside the World of ‘Native Scientists’

Inside the World of ‘Native Scientists’

  Are you ready to dive into the fascinating mutual symbiosis of science, culture, and education? Be ready to be inspired by the blog editor-in-chief of our division blog, Rebekka Steffen, who is a researcher at Lantmäteriet in Sweden, where she specializes on glacial isostatic adjustment—think rising land, ancient ice sheets, and Earth’s stress fields!  …[Read More]

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Hydrological Sciences

How do you ensure quality in your flow modeling? Participate in a survey!

How do you ensure quality in your flow modeling? Participate in a survey!

The challenges in hydraulic engineering are increasing due to the growing threat of floods and heavy rainfall events caused by climate change (as experienced several times in Europe in recent years) on the one hand and the more frequent low water situations and the associated requirements for ecological enhancement of water bodies, on the other …[Read More]

Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology

GMPV Campfires – call for Speakers

GMPV Campfires – call for Speakers

The EGU Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology and Volcanology ECS committee is currently looking for early career scientists to present at and attend our monthly online talk series (EGU Campfires).  The EGU Campfires are a free one-hour online seminar consisting of three 10-12-minute talks. These quick-fire presentations give you an opportunity to share your work in a …[Read More]

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Hydrological Sciences

Introducing the British Hydrological Society: Stand-out for Hydrology!

Introducing the British Hydrological Society: Stand-out for Hydrology!

The British Hydrological Society (BHS) is a registered charity and is almost entirely run by volunteers who have chosen to give their time to serve the hydrological community.  Founded in 1983, the BHS is a Specialist Knowledge Society of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Its overall aim is to provide interest, good practice, and …[Read More]

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Cryospheric Sciences

Uncovering Antarctica’s hidden subglacial lake network with satellite altimetry

Uncovering Antarctica’s hidden subglacial lake network with satellite altimetry

    Measuring ice surface elevation changes with satellite laser altimeters flying hundreds of kilometres above Earth tells us where the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets are thinning or thickening and how much they contribute to sea level rise. Beyond that though, it can also reveal hidden activity of subglacial lakes filling and draining beneath …[Read More]

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Ocean Sciences

Book Review: Blue Machine by Helen Czerski

Book Review: Blue Machine by Helen Czerski

The engine that is Earth’s ocean takes sunlight and converts it into giant underwater currents and waterfalls, hauling around the ingredients for life: nutrients, oxygen and trace metals like potassium and iron, shaping our coasts and transporting heat.  In her book Blue Machine – How the Ocean Shapes Our World, physicist Helen Czerski takes readers …[Read More]

GeoLog

Navigating visa requirements and preparing for the EGU General Assembly in Austria

Navigating visa requirements and preparing for the EGU General Assembly in Austria

Attending the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly in Vienna is an invaluable experience, where scientists, researchers, and professionals come together from all over the world to share knowledge, expand networks, and strengthen the geosciences community. However, if you’re coming from a non-EU country and require a visa, preparing for your trip may feel overwhelming. …[Read More]

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Hydrological Sciences

The value of failure: Learning from what didn’t work

The value of failure: Learning from what didn’t work

“What failure prepared you for later success?” Tim Ferriss often asks this question to the high-performing guests on his podcast, giving them the opportunity to reflect on how setbacks have shaped their journey. Whether the guest is a leader in business, medicine or science, their answers often share a common theme: failure is not only …[Read More]