Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Geology.com News - 9 Topics

Geology.com News - 9 Topics

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Rare Earth Elements and the Future of Engineering

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 10:01 PM PST

“In an interview-format article Laura Lewis, the Cabot Professor and chair of the Chemical Engineering Department at Northeastern University, explains how the global market and demand for rare earth elements has changed over time and how these elements will affect the future of engineering.” Quoted from the Northeastern University press release.

Unobtainium: The New Name for Rare Earth Elements

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 09:34 PM PST

We enjoyed the title… “Weighing the costs of unobtainium“.

A blog post on the High Country News website provides an overview of rare earth elements, their uses and how they are becoming rare commodities in the market.

Be Careful How You Pitch Climate Change

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 09:26 PM PST

“Dire or emotionally charged warnings about the consequences of global warming can backfire if presented too negatively, making people less amenable to reducing their carbon footprint, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley.” Quoted from the UC Berkeley press release.

Deepwater Drilling is Growing Again

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 09:23 PM PST

Deepwater drilling was cut sharply by the recession and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. However, a report in the Houston Chronicle says that deepwater drilling outside of the Gulf is starting to pick-up again.

Wildfires in Alaska Release More Carbon Than is Being Stored

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 09:23 PM PST

A new study reveals that wildfires\ in the Alaskan Interior have been burning more fiercely over the past decade, emitting more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. More carbon is going into the atmosphere through these fires than is being stored in the region’s forests, contributing to climate change.

Roadside Geology Guides

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 09:07 PM PST

Roadside Geology and Geology Underfoot books will help you learn about the geology of your favorite state. These books are great to take on a trip but they work even better if you use them in advance to plan your trip wisely.

Mysteries of Steep Inner Gorges in Broad Glacial Valleys

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 09:05 PM PST

“For years, geologists have argued about the processes that formed steep inner gorges in the broad glacial valleys of the Swiss Alps. [...] New research led by a University of Washington scientist indicates that the notches endure, at least in part, from one glacial episode to the next. The glaciers appear to fill the gorges with ice and rock, protecting them from being scoured away as the glaciers move.” Quoted from the University of Washington press release.

Females Earning More Science and Engineering Doctorates

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 09:05 PM PST

“Doctorates awarded in science and engineering (S&E) fields were up 1.9 percent over 2008, owing entirely to growth in numbers of female S&E doctorate recipients. The count of male S&E doctorate recipients declined slightly.” Quoted from the NSF press release.

BP Tries to Sell North Sea Assets

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 09:02 PM PST

BP is contacting other energy companies in an effort to sell North Sea assets worth about $1 billion.

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