The magazine of the Geological Society of London (@geolsoc.bsky.social), with news, views, and features for the community. Website: https://geoscientist.online/ Pitches: geoscientist@geolsoc.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mlnsxxt3ys2bAfter receiving this year’s @geolsoc.bsky.social Glossop Medal for his contributions to engineering geology, Dr David Giles reflects on a career journey from academia into industry. https://geoscientist.online/sections/five-minutes-with/david-giles/ #geoscience #engineeringgeology #consulting #careersadvice12 May 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnsxxt3ys2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3ml3z3t2k4k2gThe UK’s National Geological Repository underpins science and policy. As demand grows, the need to safeguard and modernise collections is increasingly clear to turn stored cores, fossils and data into vital resources for research and decision-making. https://geoscientist.online/sections/features/core-knowledge-valuing-the-uks-geological-archive/05 May 2026 10:46 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3z3t2k4k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3miy3ysfqwk2nFrom deserts shaped over millions of years to cities rising in decades, Manuel Álvarez Diestro’s photographic series invites us to reflect on how human structures sit within – and sometimes disrupt – deep time. https://geoscientist.online/sections/features/rock-and-i/ #geology #architecture #MiddleEast #photography08 Apr 2026 10:37 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3miy3ysfqwk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mie6snlexs2bIn Denmark’s UNESCO Global Geopark Odsherred, initial scepticism gave way to pride, as local communities reconnected with their geological heritage through education, storytelling and shared stewardship. 💡Learn more: https://geoscientist.online/sections/unearthed/landscapes-of-identity/ #geoscience #geology #geopark #geoheritage31 Mar 2026 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mie6snlexs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mhxlsteppc2aWJEC Eduqas is committed to the provision of AS and A Level Geology: https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/geology-asa-level/#tab_keydocuments @geolsoc.bsky.social has been working with various parties and consulting teachers to ensure support is available for its continued provision, with a statement expected within the week. [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Mar 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxlsteppc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mhswgmicwk2qOCR has announced its form of AS and A Level Geology qualifications will be withdrawn, with the final cohort to take exams in 2028. The decision may affect how the subject is accessed in secondary education and could influence higher education pathways and careers. https://www.ocr.org.uk/administration/support-and-tools/subject-updates/qual-withdrawals-757190/24 Mar 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhswgmicwk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mhasq4lics2sDo you enjoy reading (and writing about) Earth science books? 📖 We’re inviting you to review the latest releases across a wide range of subjects — discover the current list of titles here: https://geoscientist.online/section/books-and-arts/ You can also explore our online bookshop 👉 https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/geoscientist17 Mar 2026 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhasq4lics2shttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mguby3qhzk2rFrom navigating land ownership and protected sites to securing permissions, Dr Rachel Wignall outlines how researchers can sample responsibly in Scotland while safeguarding sites and supporting scientific discovery. https://geoscientist.online/sections/unearthed/who-do-i-ask/ #geoscience #geology #fieldwork #scotland12 Mar 2026 11:23 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mguby3qhzk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mg35r3p7jc22Geoscientist's spring issue is out now! Discover: 🏢 Architectural connections to the natural world 🌌 3D exploration of the cosmos with Sir Brian May 👷‍♀️ Boosting careers in hydrogeology 🪨 Conserving the UK repository of core, rock, mineral and fossil collections https://geoscientist.online/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Geoscientist-Spring-2026.pdf02 Mar 2026 11:31 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg35r3p7jc22https://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mfr4ltoajs2sIan Jackson takes listeners on a journey in his new podcast 'Reading Rocks', using his books to explore northern rocks, landscapes and the people shaped by them. 🎧 Discover the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xgzXwDfcXCqnxopWVNlaW?si=ee4e49c7893944d3&nd=1&dlsi=07bc29bf154b4828 📖 Read our review of Ian's latest book: https://geoscientist.online/sections/books-and-arts/defined-by-stones/26 Feb 2026 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfr4ltoajs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mfolsyv62k2uDr Jonathan Bujak’s account of Gideon Mantell’s rare book 'Thoughts on a Pebble' — from its origins in 19th-century palaeontology into the care of @geolsoc.bsky.social now — is an inspiring reminder of why we do what we do. https://geoscientist.online/sections/features/a-pebble-in-time/ #earthscience #geology #palaeontology25 Feb 2026 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfolsyv62k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mf2kmrixak2fIs water actually lava? It may sound quirky but there’s some surprisingly solid geoscience behind the playful thought experiment that shows just how much our definitions shape the way we see the planet. 💡 Let us know what you think: https://geoscientist.online/sections/viewpoint/is-water-lava/ #geoscience #geology #scicomm17 Feb 2026 12:24 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2kmrixak2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3meivpr354k22Explore the life and work of John Kibble, a rural stonemason whose skills shaped gravestones and documented local heritage, including carving the iconic Jubilee Fountain in Charlbury, Oxfordshire. 💡Learn more: https://geoscientist.online/sections/features/local-talent/ #geoscience #geology #stonemason #history #craft10 Feb 2026 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3meivpr354k22https://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3me4kmu6nhs2hWhat can an icy moon tell us about the potential for life beyond Earth? Dr Erin Leonard shares the scientific curiosity and geoscience expertise shaping NASA’s Europa Clipper mission. 💡Learn more: https://geoscientist.online/sections/unearthed/europa-clipper/ #space #NASA #geoscience #planetaryscience #Europa #astrobiology05 Feb 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3me4kmu6nhs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mdi6l4suh22wProfessor Paul Cleverley considers how generative AI is opening new possibilities in geoscience and our understanding of Earth — and why human insight, experience and responsible use matter. 💡Learn more here: https://geoscientist.online/sections/features/from-earth-to-algorithms-generative-ai-in-geoscience/ #geoscience #geology #ai #modelling28 Jan 2026 11:35 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdi6l4suh22whttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mdfnanlnos2jEarth Digital Twins model the planet to test “what if?” decisions, yet Dr Pankaj Mishra says the lithosphere is missing from most efforts to help us make better decisions about the planet. 💡Learn more: https://geoscientist.online/sections/viewpoint/earth-twin-needs-geoscience/ #geology #geoscience #earthsystems #lithosphere #modelling27 Jan 2026 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdfnanlnos2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mchx7hxjbc2rDo you enjoy reading Earth science books? We’re inviting you to review the latest releases across a wide range of subjects — explore the current list of titles here: https://geoscientist.online/section/books-and-arts/ Plus, we’ve just launched our new online bookshop! Check it out👉 https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/geoscientist15 Jan 2026 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mchx7hxjbc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mccq2aj26k2rHow do we move from understanding Earth to truly caring for it? @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social discusses how her debut book bridges science, culture and lived experience, offering a new way to connect with the land beneath our feet. https://geoscientist.online/sections/unearthed/rock-to-reverence/ #geoscience #earthscience #geology13 Jan 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccq2aj26k2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mbw3ryjpms2yThe @nhm-london.bsky.social exhibition is a must-see for anyone interested in clues to search for life beyond Earth. Through immersive, multisensory experiences, it brings planetary science and geoscience together, challenging what “habitable” really means. https://geoscientist.online/sections/books-and-arts/nhm-space-exhibition/08 Jan 2026 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbw3ryjpms2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mbqvdscw522gFrom spacesuits and ISS robotics to AI-powered lunar rovers, Vinita Marwaha Madill shares how her space career inspired her to found Rocket Women and push for greater access to STEM. 👩‍🚀 https://geoscientist.online/sections/five-minutes-with/vinita-marwaha-madill-rocket-women/ #geoscience #geology #space #spacengineering #spacexploration #ISS #AI #STEM06 Jan 2026 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbqvdscw522ghttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3mabaflqz3c24It's your LAST CHANCE to take part in our short survey to tell us what you think Geoscientist does well, and how we can make the magazine even better in 2026 - we really appreciate your support! 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Geoscientist25 #geology #geoscience #earthscience18 Dec 2025 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mabaflqz3c24https://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3ma4bznqyd22hDr Kate Pedley details how creating geology-focused gardens on university campuses can break down barriers to field learning and "address the visibility of geology as a rich and rewarding career path": https://geoscientist.online/sections/viewpoint/earth-science-garden/ #geology #geoscience #fieldwork16 Dec 2025 13:49 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma4bznqyd22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3m7psauj6u22zIs there a watery underworld beneath Mars’ dusty surface? Hrvoje Tkalčić & Weijia Sun explore what a hidden reservoir could mean for Mars’ geological history and our future efforts to perhaps one day inhabit the Red Planet. https://geoscientist.online/sections/features/mars-watery-underworld/ #geology #Mars #seismology #NASA11 Dec 2025 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7psauj6u22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3m73tptwr2s2wWhat stories should we tell next? We’d love to hear your thoughts on what we’re doing well and what we can improve to help shape the magazine and how we connect with readers across the geoscience community. 💬 HAVE YOUR SAY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Geoscientist25 #geoscience #geology #earthscience03 Dec 2025 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m73tptwr2s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3m6wbtvdink2qGeoscientist's winter issue is OUT NOW! Explore Mars' watery underworld and the quest for life on Europa, plus the role of generative AI in geoscience and interactive Earth science gardens on campuses. https://geoscientist.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Geoscientist-Winter-2025.pdf #Geology #Geoscience #EarthScience #Space #Mars #NASA #AI01 Dec 2025 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6wbtvdink2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoscientistmag.bsky.social/post/3m6kai246sk2kCuts to geology programmes, departmental mergers and shrinking university support threaten the long-term health of the discipline. Now, Jan Zalasiewicz examines the developing situation at the University of Leicester: https://geoscientist.online/sections/viewpoint/geology-imperilled/ #Geology #Geoscience #HigherEducation26 Nov 2025 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:bunygo6hxlljzi5vbash26yj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6kai246sk2k