Author Archives: Chris Rowan

Fear and loathing in Johannesburg (but some hope too)

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Chris Rowan

My readers may or may not have heard about the xenophobic attacks that have been taking place in some of the poorer districts of Johannesburg over the past week or so, which have claimed almost 50 lives so far and … Continue reading →

Categories: bloggery, ranting

The business of research

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Chris Rowan

There was an interesting article in Science last week, which argues that a successful career in research requires much the same skills as running a successful business. The author, Peter Fiske, argues that a number of business strategy ideas can … Continue reading →

Categories: academic life

Ripples aplenty

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Chris Rowan

Last week’s geopuzzle was really just an excuse to show off more photos of the rather nice sedimentary structures preserved in the Archean rocks I visited the other week. All of the photos show preserved ripple marks. I’ve always found … Continue reading →

Categories: geopuzzling

Pangaea Day, geology-style

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Chris Rowan

A brief geographic trip into the late Triassic.
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Categories: deep time, geology, Mesozoic, past worlds

Geopuzzle #11

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Chris Rowan

Spot (and explain, if you can) the differences. It’s not much of a hint to say that the last one is quite difficult – but the last one is quite difficult. Update: Click through for the answer.