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Solar-Terrestrial Sciences

Meet Richard Horne, 2025 Julius Bartels medalist, honoured for his fundamental contributions to understanding the formation of the radiation belts and their effects on space weather

August 14, 2025
Meet Richard Horne, 2025 Julius Bartels medalist, honoured for his fundamental contributions to understanding the formation of the radiation belts and their effects on space weather

Congratulations on receiving the 2025 Julius Bartels Medal for your groundbreaking contributions to wave-particle interactions, their role in accelerating charged particles, and advancing the understanding of the formation of the radiation belts and their space weather effects. What does this recognition mean to you personally, and how does it impact your work in this fascinating field? I am truly ...[Read More]

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Geodynamics

One Ring to Rule Them All: The Geology of Middle-earth

August 13, 2025
One Ring to Rule Them All: The Geology of Middle-earth

Few fantasy worlds have captured the imagination of readers and viewers like J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Whether you first encountered it through The Lord of the Rings or the sweeping visuals of Peter Jackson’s films, chances are your eyes lingered on the same thing geologists can’t help obsessing over: the mountains. Towering, treacherous, mysterious — the Misty Mountains, the White Mountains, ...[Read More]

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Stratigraphy, Sedimentology and Palaeontology

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

August 11, 2025
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 over 40% of the world’s population, warming has re ...[Read More]

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Geodynamics

Resisting self-guilt as a PhD student

August 6, 2025
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 both our well-being and our work. The ideas below are the results of group discussions that hav ...[Read More]

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Geodesy

Highlights at IAG Scientific Assembly 2025 – What you need to know

August 5, 2025
Highlights at IAG Scientific Assembly 2025 – What you need to know

It is almost time for the scientific assembly of the International Association of Geodesy (IAG), an association of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG). The EGU Geodesy Division and the IAG have worked together for many years. For example, the IAG has been the main sponsor of the Geodesy Reception at past EGU General Assemblies. Besides this, the IAG coordinates global geodetic ...[Read More]

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Natural Hazards

If a resilient city had a face: it might look like Kagoshima

August 4, 2025
If a resilient city had a face: it might look like Kagoshima

As natural hazard scientists, we often emphasise the concept of exposure – how much people, infrastructure, and ecosystems are in harm’s way when close to natural hazard sources (e.g., floodplains, volcanoes, or fault lines). The closer you are, the higher the risk. Therefore, one of the main goals in natural risk assessment is to reduce exposure whenever possible. We advocate for informed plannin ...[Read More]

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Biogeosciences

On ice: algal blooms and the Greenland Ice Sheet

July 31, 2025
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 for us today. You can listen to the podcast ...[Read More]

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Climate: Past, Present & Future

Meet the new ECS-Team of the Climate Division

July 31, 2025
Meet the new ECS-Team of the Climate Division

Dear Climate ECS Community, Welcome to the Climate ECS community! We’re a team of early career scientists who love connecting with fellow researchers, organizing events, and building a strong and supportive network. Let’s grow, share, and create impact together! Early career scientists (ECSs) make up a significant part of the EGU membership. We are committed to ensuring that your voice is heard, y ...[Read More]

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Geodynamics

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

and July 30, 2025
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 of the Earth, held just before the main Gordon Rese ...[Read More]

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Hydrological Sciences

How to Become an EGU26 Convener

, and July 29, 2025
How to Become an EGU26 Convener

Have you ever thought about convening an EGU session instead of just attending them? Until September 16 you have the chance to do just that for the 2026 General Assembly, which will be taking place from May 3 to 8 2026 in Vienna, Austria.  Convening a session can sound a bit intimidating, especially if you’ve never done it before or if you are an early career scientist. However, it’s an incr ...[Read More]