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What is a manned space programme actually for?
I bet more people currently know the name of a valiant little Mars rover than know the names of the current astronauts on the ISS.
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Geospatial data and the web (#scio10 preparation)
What’s available, what should be available, what tools do we need to use them?
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Fox News: volcanic coal kills off dinosaurs before they even evolved
I’d prefer churnalism to gratuitous insertion of wrong.
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A challenge for Earth Science Week
Here in the US, we’re celebrating Earth Science Week and the lead-up to the Geological Society of America meeting. What better time to inspire the next generation of earth scientists and earth science aficionados by helping make sure that good, … Continue reading
Scientists Singing Science
Effective learning through the medium of Johnny Cash?
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What is education for, anyway?
It’s about more than passing tests – if we do it right.
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Note to media: “speculation” is not a synonym for “discovery”
breathless reporting from the AAAS conference is starting to annoy me.
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Science Book Lovers’ Meme
General reading for a science degree? My suggestions.
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Darwin, Deep Time and Evolution
A geological perspective was necessary to see the true power of natural selection.
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ScienceOnline Day 1: generalised ramblings
Since I’ve yet to develop the sort of mind that can blog the last sentence whilst listening to the next one, I’ve mainly kept the laptop closed and just listened and/or pontificated in most of today’s sessions. But I thought … Continue reading

