GeoLog

How to make a personal change this year: part 1 – the approach

Simon Clark January 29, 2025

Image by S O C I A L . C U T Source: Unsplash

Developing a new skill. Building a routine. At the turn of the new year, the resolution to make such changes burns strong in many. Yet good intentions often recede under the draw of familiar habits and with the waning of motivation. It’s a common sight: gyms flourish with new members in January, only for their numbers to thin as the months progress. This fatigue is common not just for exercise, bu ...[Read More]

GeoPolicy: Your guide to EGU’s 2025 science for policy activities

Chloe Hill January 28, 2025

European Parliament. Credit: Hazel Gibson

The EGU’s Science for Policy Programme is continually developing and expanding to help provide EGU members with opportunities to engage with policymaking processes and to support European policymakers in making evidence-informed decisions. This GeoPolicy blog post kicks-off the New Year by outlining a few of the key science for policy activities that you can look forward to and engage with in the ...[Read More]

Geochemists between Academia and Industry: How to turn your research into real-world impact

Asmae Ourkiya January 27, 2025

Photo taken by Riccardo Annandale. Source: Unsplash

Have you ever thought “what if I could take my geochemistry research further?” Imagine founding a company, patenting your invention, or collaborating with peers to transform your work into a tangible product or service that benefits society. If you did, then this blog post might change the course of your career! Geochemistry is a powerful tool for understanding Earth’s processes and re ...[Read More]

A 12-meter sediment core reveals secrets of the Arctic’s past climate

Emeric Marie A. Babut du Marès January 24, 2025

Picture taken by Annie Spratt

Extracted from a depth of 2,500 meters, a giant 12-meter long marine sediment core from the Fram Strait, between Svalbard and Greenland, preserves a climate record spanning up to 400,000 years. Its sediment layers offer crucial insights into the Arctic’s past, helping Dr Jochen Knies and his research team answer two important question: Was the Arctic ever ice-free during past warm periods? W ...[Read More]