Author Archives: Chris Rowan

Stuff we linked to on Twitter last week

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Chris Rowan

Up-Goer 5 We found ourselves right at the centre of this week’s dominant Twitter meme, as Anne’s post on using the Up-Goer 5 text editor to break down complex scientific concepts into simple words triggered a wealth of wonderful responses … Continue reading →

Categories: links

Re-reflection seismology: an interview with Dana Hunter

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Chris Rowan

Many moons ago, I was pleased to discover that one of my posts had been selected for inclusion in the latest iteration of the OpenLab anthology of online science writing. Also included from the Geoblogosphere was one of its most … Continue reading →

Categories: bloggery, geology, public science

Stuff we linked to on Twitter last fortnight

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Chris Rowan

It’s been a slightly slow start to the new year here on Highly Allochthonous, as your intrepid bloggers have spent most of their time either travelling or preparing for a new semester of teaching (and, much of the time, both). … Continue reading →

Categories: links

Scenic Saturday: OH, Snow!

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Chris Rowan

I come from a country where winter snow is something more often seen in seasonal films and Christmas specials than actually on the ground; this is generally a good thing, as the merest dusting has the tendency to make the … Continue reading →

Categories: photos

Stuff we linked to on Twitter last week

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Chris Rowan

Christmas is approaching – as are annoying relatives you want to hide from, big meals to induce lazy afternoons and evenings on the sofa, and cold weather you snuggle indoors to avoid. All of these activities will be greatly improved … Continue reading →

Categories: links