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According to the nursery rhyme, little boys are made of frogs and snails and puppy dog’s tails, whereas little girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice! But what about our solar system? What is that made from? … Continue reading
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Scientists have confirmed that a meteorite seen to fall in Morocco, July 2011 came from Mars! The meteorite has been called Tissint after the village near where it was found. Most meteorites are “finds” rather than “falls” (seen falling) and very … Continue reading
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I promised a while ago that I would give some background to the research expedition that I was preparing for – UKGEOTRACES 40°S. I have been at sea, on the RRS James Cook, for the past week, setting of from … Continue reading
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I have recently returned from a short work placement with SRK Consulting (UK) Ltd, a mining consultancy company. I joined a team who went to Namibia to carry out geological mapping and geochemical sampling as part of a resource exploration … Continue reading
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At this time of year many of us are dreaming of a white Christmas while searching for that perfect present, thinking about what to pack for visiting our familes and planning nights out on the town with friends. But each … Continue reading
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When I tell people I go on cruises I always have to preface it with the words ‘scientific research’. However, when my boss tells says ‘get packing you are off on a cruise’ there is, of course, some excitement, even … Continue reading
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On Saturday we were at Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) again, offering visitors a chance to Meet The Cosmochemists. MOSI’s Meet The Scientist takes place once a month (usually on the first Saturday). Each month a different group … Continue reading
If you missed us last week or want to see us again to learn more about cosmochemistry and take part in space related activities we will be at MOSI on Saturday as part of their “Meet the Scientist” series. We … Continue reading
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Yesterday we spent the day at Amazing Astronomy and Spacetacular, both part of Manchester Science Festival, at Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). We were joined by other scientists, including some from BBC 2′s Stargazing Live and Jodrell Bank … Continue reading
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A group of us will be at the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry tomorrow (28/10) as part of Manchester Science Festival 2011, the country’s most popular science festival. Come along to see moon rock up close, hold meteorites over … Continue reading
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