Phoebe Sleath’s Post

🌟 Ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of our planet? Dive into the depths with the latest video exploring the incredible subterranean ecosystems! 🌍 From ancient microbial life to rare minerals and beyond, this insight-packed journey will leave you amazed at the hidden wonders that exist right under our feet. The video offers a rare glimpse into environments that are usually out of reach, providing a unique perspective that challenges our understanding of Earth's biology and geology. What's the most surprising thing you've learned about our planet recently? Let's explore the unseen together! https://lnkd.in/gmfTgRZX #Geology #Science #Exploration

I wrote a short piece for Geoscientist magazine about the intricacies of engaging diverse audiences with science through illustration. Big thanks to the wonderful editorial team, particularly Amy Whitchurch - such a breeze to work with you! Read it here > https://lnkd.in/dVkHPnSs If you like it, share it! And, if you want to hear me talk more about this topic, check out the training course linked in the comments below (May 2025, also organised by the The Geological Society ) [The image is one of Levi Walter Yaggi's atlas illustrations from 1893]

Do you want to bring your scientific knowledge to the table and impact policies? If so, what you need is to learn/practise writing a summary that answers a specific policy question by using evidence from multiple studies and different scientific disciplines. Well, October's science policy hangout is exactly on this, so please consider joining!

Nice 'News & Views' article in the latest volume of Nature Geoscience on our recent paper about the presence of subsea permafrost near Nain, Nunatsiavut. https://lnkd.in/g6jcURBH If you don't have access, you can read the full paper here: https://rdcu.be/dPZ97

New #article! Ane Bang-Kittilsen investigates how to improve intuitiveness in geoscience hazard maps, https://lnkd.in/ewXmF-9j, #OpenAccess #GISchat Changing societal needs means that new or existing maps need to be continuously developed. It is important that these maps are interpreted in the right way, to avoid misinterpretations and bad decision-making. The map design choices are based upon experience and cartographic theory, and in the end, are a product of expert opinions. This in-house research project aims to test and communicate the impact of these design choices to support the development processes for two Norwegian geoscience maps: Possibility of marine clay and the national Radon susceptibility map.

Geosciences politically involved Episode 242: Shaping Policy with Geoscience - AGI's Critical Needs Document - SEG https://lnkd.in/eDyCk65X https://lnkd.in/e5gnztct

One of the first challenges in science communication is a strategic one - what is the 'purpose' of your comms work? By 'purpose', I mean 'the pursuit of an ambitious, clear, enduring and overarching goal which is motivating' (*). Working in the geoheritage field, the purpose of geo-communication is more about empowering the long-term sustainable development of local communities than it is about informing and educating people about the amazing geology they live amongst. (*) Stewart, I.S. and Hurth, V., 2021. Selling planet Earth: re-purposing geoscience communications. Geoethics: Status and Future Perspectives, 508, 265-283. https://lnkd.in/eD8ctyaB

This year’s Regulatory Learning Module focuses on the duty to report—a critical component of self-regulation in professional engineering and geoscience. Practising registrants are required to complete a new Regulatory Learning Module every year as part of their Continuing Education. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZI2W50TQXz4

Have a look at this article published yesterday: the successes of geoscience collaboration, as well as the challenges geoscientists may face in an increasingly divided world. Pages 40-43: https://lnkd.in/e6pKs_zY