Category Archives: planets

New at Earth Science Erratics: Meteorites and Geology

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Chris Rowan

We’re pleased to introduce the first Earth Science Erratics blogger: Simon Wellings, also known as Metageologist. In his first post, he discusses the geological record of meteorite impacts: One of the few advantages of having being on the Earth for … Continue reading →

Categories: links, planets

Small rocky exoplanets galore

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Chris Rowan

A recent study presents some promising data regarding the abundance of rocky planets around other stars. Continue reading →

Categories: paper reviews, planets

What is a manned space programme actually for?

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Chris Rowan

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.
Continue reading →

Categories: general science, planets, ranting

Anne’s picks of the December literature

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Anne Jefferson

Recently published hydrogeology and geomorphology papers that make my heart sing
Continue reading →

Categories: by Anne, climate science, geochemistry, geomorphology, hydrology, paper reviews, planets

10 probes a-probing

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Chris Rowan

On the 10th day of Christmas my true love sent to me…
Continue reading →

Categories: geology, planets