Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Prehistoric Journey
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Field Museum of Natural History, Evolving Planet
A message from a geologist to people who believe in “overlapping magisteria”
In the ever persistent spirits of Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan, Bill Nye the “Science Guy,” and Ken Ham, president of the Creation Museum, had a good old-fashioned evolution vs. creationism debate earlier last month. However, this “debate” that Nye and Ham have once again re-ignited is futile, seeing as there can never actually… Continue reading A message from a geologist to people who believe in “overlapping magisteria”
Geology Page: Researchers discover ‘epic’ new Burgess Shale site in Canada
Yoho National Park’s 505-million-year-old Burgess Shale – home to some of the planet’s earliest animals, including a very primitive human relative – is one of the world’s most important fossil sites. Now, more than a century after its discovery, a compelling sequel has been unearthed: 42 kilometres away in Kootenay National Park, a new Burgess… Continue reading Geology Page: Researchers discover ‘epic’ new Burgess Shale site in Canada
Mineral spotlight: Azurite
Azurite [Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2] To start off with a mineral is a naturally occurring crystalline solid with a well-defined composition. Minerals themselves are not rocks, but together they form the constituents of rocks. Azurite is personally one of my favorite minerals, and is a gorgeous deep blue copper carbonate (meaning it has the carbonate ion, CO32-). In terms of volume,… Continue reading Mineral spotlight: Azurite
This is quite possibly my favorite geology-related pun. Just one of the many reasons to love the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, IL.
Mid-continent rift
Horseshoe Harbor near Marquette, MI Midcontinent rift, baby! Just look at all these volcanic rocks.
Emily Zawacki, Ph.D. 