GeoLog

Challenger: the lessons of a teacher who never reached space

Catarina Aydar January 28, 2026

Icarus’ fall; Challengers self-destruction. Source: Kennedy Space Center - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasa2explore/10697912315/in/album-72157630719371642/, Public Domain

Humankind’s development is often associated with facing challenges. The original ideas required to solve new problems keep pushing the power of human creation towards more sophisticated and practical solutions. However, part of the excitement of any challenge comes from the dangers of trying something that nobody has accomplished before. An example of technological advances driven by human a ...[Read More]

How to make the most out of your experience at EGU26 (part 1)

András Zlinszky January 26, 2026

Photo by Kai Boggild. Source: Imaggeo

The first time I came to EGU was in 2007. I was two months away from graduation, a week away from my wedding, and it was my first major international conference. I had no idea what I was doing. It was just a day trip, a red-eye train in the morning, and a train home in the evening. I turned up in a suit and tie and probably stood by my poster like a deer in the headlights. On my way home, I browse ...[Read More]

Jacobus Kapteyn at 175: Still expanding our cosmic horizon

Sabrina Minnick January 23, 2026

IC410_Tadpoles. Photo by the author

January 19th marked the 175th birthday of Dutch astronomer Jacobus Kapteyn. His work and legacy had a profound yet subtle impact on the astronomical community and our understanding of the cosmos. His lasting contributions and methodologies continue to be refined and provide the foundation for ongoing astronomical research and discoveries. After he completed his studies, Kapteyn worked at Leiden Ob ...[Read More]

EGU Photo Competition 2026: Now open for submissions!

Hazel Gibson January 20, 2026

If you are registered for the EGU26 General Assembly (3 – 8 May), you can take part in our annual photo competition. Winners receive free registration to next year’s General Assembly! It’s that time of year again! Yes, today the sixteenth annual EGU photo competition opened for submissions!! Until 8 April, every participant registered for the General Assembly can submit up to three ori ...[Read More]