Summary

Professor Laura Guertin, a marine geologist and earth science educator, combines her passion for science with quilting to create science storytelling quilts. These quilts serve as a unique and engaging way to communicate scientific data and concepts to non-STEM audiences. By incorporating data sets into the quilts, Laura is able to captivate and educate people who may be intimidated by traditional scientific presentations. Her quilts have been well-received by various audiences, including students, senior citizens, and community groups. Laura also encourages her students to become science storytellers by using storytelling techniques to share their knowledge with others. Through her quilts and teaching methods, Laura aims to make science more accessible and relevant to everyday life.

You can follow more of Dr. Guertin's work here.

Her work with Penn State University can be accessed here.

Keywords

science education, quilting, science communication, data visualization, storytelling, engagement

Takeaways

• Innovative powerful tools for science communication, making scientific data and concepts more accessible and engaging for non-STEM audiences.
• Incorporating data sets into quilts allows people to visualize and understand scientific information through colors and patterns, rather than intimidating graphs and numbers.
• Quilts can serve as a bridge between science and society, sparking conversations and raising awareness about important scientific topics.
• Engaging students in science education involves showing them the relevance of scientific concepts to their daily lives and encouraging them to become science storytellers.
• Effective science communication requires knowing your audience and using appropriate methods, such as storytelling, to connect with them and make complex information more understandable.

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Summary
The Colorado River, one of the oldest rivers in the world, has been the subject of a joint study by the US Geological Survey and several universities. The study reveals that the river is younger than previously thought, with its grand debut occurring between 4.8 and 4.63 million years ago. The research used paleomagnetics and magnetostratigraphy to analyze sedimentary rocks and map out the river's history. This new understanding of the river's age has implications for the tectonics of the southern US and the management of water resources in the region. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Shannon Dulin from the University of Oklahoma who is a co-author of the study to discuss these findings.

Keywords
Colorado River, US Geological Survey, joint study, river's age, paleomagnetics, magnetostratigraphy, sedimentary rocks, tectonics, water resources

Takeaways

• The Colorado River is younger than previously thought, with its grand debut occurring between 4.8 and 4.63 million years ago.
• The study used paleomagnetics and magnetostratigraphy to analyze sedimentary rocks and map out the river's history.
• The research has implications for the tectonics of the southern US and the management of water resources in the region.
• Understanding the history of the Colorado River can help in disaster preparedness and managing water scarcity.

You can find Shannon Dulin's podcast, Don't Panic Geocast Here.

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Summary
Professor Kenji Satake, a renowned seismologist and tsunami researcher, discusses his research on historical earthquakes and tsunamis using interdisciplinary approaches. He emphasizes the importance of combining geophysical, geological, and historical data to understand the timing and magnitude of these natural disasters. His work has uncovered the existence and impact of past earthquakes, such as the Cascadia earthquake, and has contributed to our understanding of seismic risks. Professor Satake also discusses his role in establishing the Asia Oceania Geoscience Society and its journal, Geoscience Letters, to promote international collaboration and open access to scientific research. He encourages aspiring geophysicists and seismologists to embrace interdisciplinary and international collaboration for groundbreaking discoveries.

Keywords
earthquakes, tsunamis, seismology, tsunami research, historical data, interdisciplinary approach, geophysical data, geological data, scientific research, seismic risks, Asia Oceania Geoscience Society, Geoscience Letters, international collaboration, open access

Takeaways

• Combining geophysical, geological, and historical data is crucial for understanding the timing and magnitude of historical earthquakes and tsunamis.
• Professor Satake's research has uncovered the existence and impact of past earthquakes, such as the Cascadia earthquake, and has contributed to our understanding of seismic risks.
• He emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary and international collaboration in geoscience research.
• Establishing platforms for open access to scientific research, such as the Asia Oceania Geoscience Society and Geoscience Letters, promotes knowledge sharing and preparedness for future natural disasters.

Sound Bites

• "Geophysical approach is not really long enough to cover such a long recurrent interval."
• "The fact that earthquakes happened in the past guarantees that earthquakes will happen in the future."
• "There are many scientific technological developments these days for the early warning system, for earthquakes early warning, and tsunami early warning."

Check out the AOGS and Springer Nature journal, Geoscience Letters here for more insights.

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Summary
This special episode is to highlight the Japan Geoscience Union (JPGU) as a seismic force in geoscience, which offers a forum for the exchange of earth-shattering ideas and groundbreaking discoveries. Their annual meeting in Chiba, Japan this year brought together researchers from various geoscience disciplines and explored a wide range of topics. Climate change, use of AI and solar events were identified as important themes for the future among others. The JPGU aims to establish a more inclusive and diverse scientific community for scholars in the Asian region and beyond and being one of the youngest regional union of this nature, it is growing rapidly. Open science, including open access publishing and data sharing, is a key focus for the JpGU with their own Open Access journal - Progress in Earth and Planetary Science which was launched in 2014 and is published by Springer Nature. This year's conference provided a platform for international collaboration and knowledge dissemination and brought together respresentatives from various other regional organisations along with universities and research institutions from all across the world.

#JpGU2024 #EGU #AGU #SpringerNature #Geoscience

Keywords
JpGU, Japan Geoscience Union, geoscience, climate change, solar events, open science, open access, international collaboration

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In this episode, we are speaking to Dr. Joe Aslin, Deputy Editor Communications Earth & Environment, an open access journal from the Nature Portfolio publishing high-quality research, reviews and commentary in all areas of the earth, environmental and planetary sciences. We are talking about a fascinating paper published in this journal discussing the discovery of an extinct branch of Nile which would explain the reasons for the location of the Pyramids as they stand. The paper is cited as:

Ghoneim, E., Ralph, T.J., Onstine, S. et al. The Egyptian pyramid chain was built along the now abandoned Ahramat Nile Branch. Commun Earth Environ 5, 233 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-024-01379-7

Summary
A groundbreaking study uncovers the significance of an extinct Nile branch in the construction of ancient Egyptian pyramids. The discovery sheds light on transportation routes, environmental changes, and cultural heritage conservation. The research aligns with Sustainable Development Goal No. 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and demonstrates the use of modern technologies in preserving cultural heritage sites.

Keywords
ancient Egypt, pyramid construction, extinct Nile branch, transportation logistics, environmental changes, cultural heritage conservation, sustainable cities, modern technologies, ancient civilizations

Takeaways

• The discovery of an extinct Nile branch provides insights into the transportation routes and environmental changes that shaped the construction of ancient Egyptian pyramids.
• The research contributes to the conservation of cultural heritage sites and aligns with Sustainable Development Goal No. 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities.
• Modern technologies, such as satellite radar imagery and ground-penetrating radar, have played a crucial role in uncovering the secrets of ancient landscapes and historical sites.
  
  

Check out the latest insights on Communications Earth and Environment here.

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Tree rings serve as a natural archive for studying past climate conditions. By analyzing the tree rings, researchers can date the year the tree was growing and reconstruct past droughts, floods, and wildfires. Nitrogen is a critical element for forest ecosystems and its availability affects forest health and productivity. Climate extremes like droughts, floods, and wildfires have a significant impact on forest ecosystems and the nitrogen cycle. The use of isotopic markers, such as N15, can help understand climate change impacts on extreme weather and future climate projections. The research aims to influence public awareness and policy regarding forest conservation and climate change mitigation. Challenges include verifying the technology globally and expanding the research to explore other isotopic markers. The goal is to develop climate mitigation strategies and achieve sustainable development goals related to climate action and life on land.

Keywords
tree rings, climate conditions, past droughts, floods, wildfires, nitrogen, forest ecosystems, climate extremes, isotopic markers, N15, climate change impacts, future climate projections, public awareness, policy, forest conservation, climate change mitigation, sustainable development goals

Takeaways
Tree rings provide a historical record of past climate conditions, including droughts, floods, and wildfires.

• Nitrogen is a critical element for forest ecosystems and its availability affects forest health and productivity.
• Climate extremes disrupt the nitrogen cycle and have a significant impact on forest ecosystems.
• Isotopic markers, such as N15, can help understand climate change impacts on extreme weather and future climate projections.
• The research aims to influence public awareness and policy regarding forest conservation and climate change mitigation.
• Challenges include verifying the technology globally and exploring other isotopic markers.
• The goal is to develop climate mitigation strategies and achieve sustainable development goals related to climate action and life on land.

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Check out the Journal of Soils and Sediments here for more insights.

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Welcome to "My Sediments Exactly," Springer’s latest geo and earth science podcast where we take nothing for Granite. We’ll be digging and diving, making sure to bring you the best science and scientists to keep you updated on everything geo and earth sciences. ! You'll crack up at the joints and marvel at the faults because, in this show, it's all about the STRATA!

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