Guto Paiva-Silva

PhD candidate at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Brasil) and currently a visiting researcher at the University of Lausanne (Switzerland). My research focuses on petrochronological constraints to investigate the geodynamic evolution of the Raspas Metamorphic Complex (SW Ecuador), with broader interests in high-grade metamorphism, ocean–continent subduction, and tectonic processes. I am also engaged in teaching, outreach, and science communication, with a focus on inclusive education and diversity in geoscience. Feel free to write to me at gutopaivasilva@gmail.com

THE CHALLENGES OF DATING – GEOLOGISTS’ VERSION (part one)

Guto Paiva-Silva July 19, 2024

Heart-shaped minerals photomicrograph by Bernardo Cesare, from the Imaggeo archives.

When it comes to dating profiles, minerals can put up a really good face at first. But, as some of the users in dating apps out there, they might not be worthy of a second try, or maybe not even of a first depending on what your intentions are… To help out, we will tackle some of the main minerals used in geochronology, as if they were featured on online dating apps, plus some ‘red flags’ from pre ...[Read More]