Geodynamics

BeGEO scientists 2025: the 3rd conference of young Earth scientists in Italy

Alessandro La Rosa and the BeGEO organizing team and edited by Constanza Rodriguez Piceda March 14, 2025

(Credit: BEGeo)

Born at the feet of active volcanoes, a group of young Earth scientists works for connecting colleagues in Italy and around the globe. One of the main challenges faced by those approaching the academic career for the first time is creating a network of known people with whom sharing scientific knowledge and maybe lay the foundations for new collaborations. Conferences are definitely the perfect pl ...[Read More]

A whole mantle dynamical framework for Venus

Madeleine Kerr and edited by Prachi Kar March 12, 2025

Geodynamicists have long grappled with the complexities of Earth’s mantle dynamics—modeling Venus’ interior adds an extra layer of challenge without the benefit of plate tectonics! This week in News & Views, Madeleine Kerr, a PhD candidate from the University of California, San Diego, explores how numerical modeling can shed light on mantle dynamics and the evolution of Earth’s eni ...[Read More]

The Sassy Scientist – Caged birds

The Sassy Scientist February 26, 2025

The news has been super depressing, I need to hit myself deep in escapism. I hope this month’s question will be easy. Let’s see what we have this month …*two hours later*… So, Robin asks: Some of the projects I’m involved in during my postdoc aren’t directly related to the grant funding of my salary. Should I list my PI as a co-author on papers resulting from this work? Dear Robi ...[Read More]

Geoscience Wonders: My Favourite Natural History Museums in Europe

Kleoniki (Lydia) Theodoridou and edited by Kleoniki (Lydia) Theodoridou February 19, 2025

A collage of pictures from the proposed Natural History Museums in Europe. (featured image created by Kleoniki Lydia Theodoridou, a few photos were provided by Marco Possenti).

Have you ever wondered how to combine adventure with a deep dive into the secrets of our planet’s ancient past? Well, in this week’s blog, we are on a mission to take you on a journey to some of my favourite Natural History Museums around Europe. And who knows, maybe these museums might find a special place on your next travel bucket list! Travelling makes us wiser and richer! Getting the opportun ...[Read More]