Hello Stef. Thank you for agreeing to this interview! Before we delve deeper, could you tell our readers about yourself and your background in palaeoclimatology? Thank you for having me! I’m a Junior Professor of Palaeoclimatology at Freie Universität Berlin, a position I’ve been fortunate to hold since 2023. My academic journey began with a PhD in Paleoclimatology from Utrecht University in the N ...[Read More]
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GeoLog
“Are you aug?” A strategic foresight into human enhancement, climate adaptation, and access disparities
The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) placed human augmentation on a 5–10 year timeline, identifying it as a key area where technological advancement could soon reshape societies. Their GESDA radar platform tracks over 500 emerging science breakthroughs including enhanced cognition, programmable biology, and climate-resilient bioengineering. The foresight is clear: we are entering a ...[Read More]
Geodynamics
The Sassy Scientist – Good day to fight the system academic edition
I’m still recovering from the Glastonbury festival of geosciences. What was the question again? Unrealistic expectations… Ah, wait. Found it. So Amina asks: Why is there an implicit expectation for postdoc mobility? Dear Amina, Why did you have to choose this question? My short answer is, it’s like you are stuck in quicksand. But I know you’re going to ask me WHYYY and expect a real answer. Fine. ...[Read More]
Hydrological Sciences
How to Keep Up with ML Developments – A Few Hints
Keeping up with current Machine Learning (ML) developments in hydrology can seem like a never-ending game of catch-up! Instead of drowning yourself in a heap of scientific publications, here are a few practical hints to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving intersection of ML and hydrology. Hint 1: Surround Yourself with Experts and Like-Minded ML Enthusiasts When questioned about how they keep ...[Read More]
Natural Hazards
Be prepared, don’t be scared: Early Warning System Test during Thanksgiving on Cape Cod
This week I think back on my time in the United States of America, where I was able to spend the holiday season. In North America, “fall” marks the beginning of this holiday season, and symbolises a time filled with traditions of togetherness that transcends regions. In New England, particularly in the state of Massachusetts, the season is synonymous with crisp air, vibrant foliage, and the celebr ...[Read More]
GeoLog
Behind the scenes: the EGU25 Press Centre
Every year, the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly transforms Vienna into a bustling hub of scientific discovery. Tens of thousands of scientists from around the world gather to present their latest research, but how do these discoveries reach the public? That’s where the EGU press centre comes in—a space where science meets storytelling, and complex research is translated into stor ...[Read More]
Geodynamics
Unpacking Energy Resilience: The Role of Holistic Frameworks in Facing Extreme Weather Events and Future Challenges
Have you ever wondered what energy resilience means and how we can prepare for the future while facing extreme weather events? In this week’s blog, PhD Student Spilios Iliopoulos from the Division of Environmental Technology and Management at Linköping University, shares his thoughts about energy resilience and the important role of having in place holistic frameworks, whilst facing extreme weathe ...[Read More]
GeoLog
(Not just) school through play
The far-reaching impact of play on learning has been celebrated through the centuries. Be it the work Schola Ludus by John Amos Comenius, Friedrich Schiller’s Spieltrieb, Johan Huizinga’s Homo ludens… or the Geoscience Games sessions during EGU General Assembly, which marked its 8th edition during EGU25. The EGU Geoscience Games sessions were founded by Chris Skinner, Rolf Hut, a ...[Read More]
GeoLog
GeoTalk: Meet Adam Izdebski, Environmental Historian, Human Ecologist and member of EGU’s Biodiversity Task Force
Adam, welcome to GeoTalk! You’re an environmental historian and human ecologist, with an interest in biodiversity. Can you tell us how understanding historic changes to social and ecological systems can provide an insight into biodiversity loss today? This is a question that environmental historians face every time they talk about their work! Let me put it this way; we are at a certain point in th ...[Read More]
Cryospheric Sciences
Women Of Cryo VIII: Natalie Hewit – Documenting Antarctica’s Frozen Voices
Antarctica is a unique place where history, adventure, and science collide. It’s a continent that has fascinated explorers for centuries, but much of its story has been told through the lens of men who have ventured into its icy expanse. Natalie Hewit, a documentary filmmaker with a love for the polar continent, is changing that. Through her films, she brings Antarctica’s past and present to life, ...[Read More]