Monthly Archives: October 2007

Polar views

The north pole of Titan, courtesy of Cassini: Here’s why we think the dark patches are lakes, which everyone is very excited about. The first snapshots of Titan’s southern polar region have also found a couple of probable small lakes, … Continue reading

Categories: climate science, planets

Pom Victoire

I thought I should post this before events possibly catch up with my smugness. Thanks to Bob for providing me with a morning chuckle or seven – I seriously needed some relief from the South African rugby coverage, which is … Continue reading

Categories: bloggery

The source of Enceladus’ plumes

An interesting picture from Enceladus, currently everyone’s favourite geologically active, extra-terrestrial body:

Categories: paper reviews, planets

Jo’burg life is never dull…

It was an interesting day yesterday. Firstly, there was a student demonstration outside campus over plans to increase tuition fees next year. Protestors were not allowed on campus, and after a couple of hours of singing and banging drums it … Continue reading

Categories: bloggery

Palaeomagnetism: from drilling to publication

How the measurements I make in the lab are distilled into the results reported in a typical scientific paper.
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Categories: basics, fieldwork, in the lab, palaeomagic