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Whether you're after advice on what to take in the field, a quick review of a science related book, my personal rant about life in the solar system, or where to find the best study spots in Oxford it's all here somewhere...
The Geologic Timescale: A Guide
I'm not sure if I've mentioned it on here before but during my time at uni I've worked as a tutor to earn some money during my studies....
Jul 205 min read
Degree Complete: A Reflection of my Time at Oxford
Last week I received my degree results and I'm thrilled to say I'm going to be graduating with a First Class MEarth Sci degree. That's...
Jun 295 min read
MEarthSci Part 5: Project Done
So its been a hot minute since I was on here, and in my defence I have been rather preoccupied by a mixture prepping for both my final...
Jun 224 min read
Colours: Do we really all see them the same?
Given this is not related to geology or the Earth sciences and not my usual type of content I'm asking you to bear with me for a...
May 43 min read
MEarthSci Part 4: Lab Work Complete
Last time I left off in the saga of my master's research I was mid way through term and has just run my first set of XRD. Spoiler alert,...
Apr 64 min read
The Fermi Paradox: Is there life out there?
Have you ever wondered if Star Trek is right—that there is life somewhere out there in the universe? And not just life, but intelligent...
Mar 25 min read
MEarthSci Pt3: Progress Update
I left off my last master's project update just before Christmas when I was in the midst of writing my eight page progress report to hand...
Feb 164 min read
Bode's Rule, Exoplanets, and an Un-clockwork Solar System?
After it catching my eye while perusing the shelves of the departmental library, I have recently finished reading Destiny or Chance...
Feb 25 min read
Orbital by Samantha Harvey: My Thoughts
Winner of the 2024 booker prize - Orbital by Samantha Harvey has been all over my tiktok, on my newsfeed, in the window of the local...
Jan 196 min read
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