We are all used to open access to information on the Internet, but when it comes to scientific papers, for most people a barrier comes down. However it is possible to find publicly accessible copies of scientific papers available right now. I’m building up a list of sites as I find them, as I will use them… Continue reading Sources of open access scientific papers
Crème brûlée or jelly sandwich?
This post is part of my journey into the geology of mountains. Rocks can behave rigidly, or under some conditions, they are ductile and can flow. This is a remarkable thing, which helps explain why the theory of Continental Drift was not more widely accepted (prior to the plate tectonic revolution of the 1950s). Seismic… Continue reading Crème brûlée or jelly sandwich?
Accretionary Wedge #44 – “most important teacher”
Teaching is not just about imparting knowledge. To quote Elli Goeke, an important teacher is a “person has influenced not just my knowledge of a particular subject, but has also changed how I address research or teaching or just life in general (or all three).” These posts will teach you that great teachers can also… Continue reading Accretionary Wedge #44 – “most important teacher”
Granitic gorgeosity in the high Himalaya
I’ve been writing a lot of rather ambitious wordy posts about Himalayan geology (perhaps too many, too ambitious) so I thought I’d give you a post with visual impact for a change. I can’t resist some words of explanation but I hope the pictures would speak for themselves, if I let them. I’ve some pictures… Continue reading Granitic gorgeosity in the high Himalaya