GeoLog

Geochemists between Academia and Industry: How to turn your research into real-world impact

Asmae Ourkiya January 27, 2025

Photo taken by Riccardo Annandale. Source: Unsplash

Have you ever thought “what if I could take my geochemistry research further?” Imagine founding a company, patenting your invention, or collaborating with peers to transform your work into a tangible product or service that benefits society. If you did, then this blog post might change the course of your career! Geochemistry is a powerful tool for understanding Earth’s processes and re ...[Read More]

A 12-meter sediment core reveals secrets of the Arctic’s past climate

Emeric Marie A. Babut du Marès January 24, 2025

Picture taken by Annie Spratt

A 12-meter sediment core retrieved in 2019 from the Fram Strait, between Svalbard and Greenland, is under meticulous analysis by Jochen Knies and his team from our Polar Research Hub. Extracted from a depth of 2,500 meters, the core preserves a climate record spanning up to 400,000 years. Its sediment layers offer crucial insights into the Arctic’s past, addressing an important question: Was ...[Read More]

Space debris: Borrowing the planet from our children- Why we need to mitigate space desecration

Asmae Ourkiya January 17, 2025

Photo taken by Peter Bo

On December 11, 2024, while taking part in AGU’s 2024 Annual Meeting, I attended a press conference hosted by experts from the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Michigan that focuses on the serious risks posed by space debris in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). As we are heading towards an increasingly crowded space environment, the question on everyone’s mind is: What can we do to ...[Read More]

Have your say in the Early Career Scientist survey!

Simon Clark January 16, 2025

Are you an Early Career Scientist (ECS) who is also a member of the European Geosciences Union? Have your say and provide feedback on ECS activities and opportunities by completing the EGU Early Career Scientist survey! The short, 5-minute survey asks what ECS activities you are aware of, how the Union can better support you, and how you would prefer to be contacted. Answers will be sent to your E ...[Read More]