Category Archives: ranting

A recommendation from your friendly neighbourhood field trip instructor

Posted on July 11, 2007 by Chris Rowan

Dear geology students everywhere, Should you be out on a field mapping exercise, and one of the teaching staff does any of the following: (1) Sits pointedly on or near a particular outcrop as you wander past; (2) Deliberately wanders … Continue reading →

Categories: ranting

Six things I have learnt from my Namibian fieldwork

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Chris Rowan

1) Never let yourself be talked into using a Mahindra as a field vehicle. They may almost look the part: but they’re about as tough as a chocolate teapot in a blast furnace.

Categories: bloggery, fieldwork, geology, ranting

The highs and lows of fieldwork

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Chris Rowan

Four trying days into my latest field expedition, I seriously considered packing it all in and coming home, as I was clearly channelling the spirit of Murphy. Firstly, my vehicle broke down on the drive out. As it happened, this … Continue reading →

Categories: fieldwork, geology, ranting

Tony Blair liked science, but he didn’t understand it

Posted on May 12, 2007 by Chris Rowan

Why an interview with Tony Blair about science was so very disappointing
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Categories: public science, ranting

Who are we to define Christianity?

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Chris Rowan

Over at Galactic Interactions, Rob Knop has managed to kick off yet another “robust exchange of views” by talking a bit about his beliefs as a Christian and a scientist. By doing so, Rob has of course been taking a … Continue reading →

Categories: ranting