GeoLog

Do changes in Arctic climate variability severely impact migratory birds?

Caitrin Pilkington April 28, 2023

Nomikos Skyllas from the University of Groningen presents his research at EGU23. Credit: Caitrin Pilkington

Changes in Arctic climate variability and extremes may have significant impacts for migratory birds, according to a study presented at EGU23 by Nomikos Skyllas, a PhD student from the University of Groningen. Many species cross continents during their seasonal migration patterns, travelling from as far as Africa and South America to northern regions such as Siberia and the Canadian Arctic. If you’ ...[Read More]

Congratulations to the winners of the EGU23 Photo Competition!

Hazel Gibson April 28, 2023

For this year’s Photo Contest, EGU received hundreds of amazing images capturing a broad spectrum of the geosciences. After the selection committee whittled the field down to 10 finalists, you have been voting for your favourites throughout EGU23’s week-long conference, both on-site in Vienna at the EGU Booth, and online. After an enthusiastic response from voters, we are now ready -and very ...[Read More]

The varying composition of a single bolt of lightning

Caitrin Pilkington April 26, 2023

A stylized reconstruction of lightning based on Bestard’s data, with 3D rendering from Alice Roux. Credit: Damien Bestard, Alice Roux

Until recently, scientists assumed lightning had a homogeneous distribution of energy inside its channel. But researchers like Damien Bestard, a PhD student with the Sorbonne Université have found that the composition of each bolt is quite variable. Bestard presented his findings at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly EGU23 on Monday (April 24). As part of his research, Bestard measure ...[Read More]

How to make the most of EGU23: from EGU Events Co-ordinator Jane Roussak

Gillian D'Souza April 20, 2023

The countdown to EGU23 continues and we are now only DAYS away from the much anticipated conference week. With an event of such size and scale, it’s no surprise that some people – particularly first time attendees – may find it intimidating or confusing to navigate the week. So today I decided to talk to Jane Roussak, EGU Events Co-Ordinator to ask her for some last minute tips ...[Read More]