Country diary: A day of shock and ore down in the ravine Nenthead, Cumbria: The old lead mines here revealed a complex geology, and with so little water in the burn, I’m able to get a close look The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2024
Al Naslaa rock: Saudi Arabia's enigmatic sandstone block that's split perfectly down the middle Al Naslaa is a rock formation in Saudi Arabia's northwestern desert consisting of two huge, symmetrical stone blocks that are separated by a mysterious gap and sit on small pedestals. LiveScience · Aug 30, 2024
Massive Ocean Discovered Hidden Under Earth's Crust, Scientists Reveal Discoveries like a hidden ocean in ringwoodite mineral beneath Earth's crust reshape our understanding of the planet's geology and hydrology. Top News · Aug 21, 2024
'That was a really wild experience': How brand-new NASA astronaut Andre Douglas joined Artemis 2 moon mission (exclusive) Andre Douglas became eligible for NASA spaceflights in March. Weeks later, the NASA astronaut learned he would back up the next mission to fly humans around the moon. Space · Jul 29, 2024
Researchers Discover Lunar Cave Providing Shelter For Astronauts Recent discovery of a lunar cave on the moon offers potential shelter for astronauts and insights into lunar geology, advancing human exploration efforts. Top News · Jul 17, 2024
Chinese moon researchers gearing up for June 25 arrival of far side samples More than 200 Chinese scientists gathered in Beijing recently for a seminar about the geology of the Chang'e 6 mission's landing area. Samples from the site are scheduled to arrive on Earth on June 25. Space · Jun 11, 2024
Why is Unbound Gravel mud so bad, how can racers cope, and can we predict where the worst sections will be in 2024? Studying the geology and topography of Lyon County can provide helpful insight about where this year's mud pits will be Cycling News · May 30, 2024
Earth-size planet found orbiting nearby star that will outlive the sun by 100 billion years An Earth-size planet discovered around a nearby star offers astronomers their first chance for exoplanetary geology. LiveScience · May 19, 2024
Mystery of where Mona Lisa was painted has been solved, geologist claims Ann Pizzorusso says she has tracked down the background landscape of the world’s most famous painting The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024
Volcano Erupts On Galapagos Islands, No Threat To Visitors Eruption of volcano on Galapagos Islands showcases Earth's dynamic geology and biodiversity. No immediate threat to visitors. Authorities monitoring situat... Top News · Mar 4, 2024
Lokayukta sleuths arrest geologist for accepting bribe The Lokayukta officials on Monday arrested a geologist with the Mines and Geology Department in Chickballapur while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹35,000 from a businessman for an official favour. The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024
The Geology of Viewing: Why TV Advertisers Need a Multilayered Approach Brands looking to reach consumers at scale today need to lean on the right mix of boulders, rocks and sand TV Tech · Feb 5, 2024
Police file chargesheet in geologist murder case The Subramanyapura police have filed a 600-page chargesheet in the murder of K.S. Prathima, 45, a Deputy Director in the Mines and Geology Department The Hindu · Feb 5, 2024
VACB unearths irregularities in quarry unit Irregularities in stone quarry operation in Kottayam, causing a loss of ₹58 lakhs to the State government. The Hindu · Feb 3, 2024
Space · Jan 16, 2024 Moon rock revelations could solve lingering lunar geology puzzle High-temperature experiments conducted on Earth with lunar rock samples may have finally revealed how a unique type of rock was created and distributed on the moon.
The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023 A.P. govt. should come clean on sand mining contract, says TDP TDP spokesperson Pattabhiram accused Mines & Geology Director Venkat Reddy of lying about sand mining in the State.
The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023 Senior geologist found murdered A 45-year-old senior geologist working at the Department of Mines and Geology was found murdered at her house in Doddakallsandra in Subramanyapura police station limits on November 5.
The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023 CID files another case against Naidu, former TDP Minister, MLAs on free sand policy ‘anomalies’ : CID files case against N. Chandrababu Naidu & cabinet colleagues over free sand policy & alleged loss to Andhra Pradesh exchequer. Complaint lodged by Director, Mines & Geology, V.G. Venkat Reddy. Preliminary inquiry revealed policy implemented without due procedures, malafide intentions & financial implications not discussed. Investigation into motivations…
Capital & Main · Nov 1, 2023 New Mexico’s Wild Hydrogen Days State hydrogen projects promoted, killed; governor goes to Australian hydrogen conference with oil and gas reps.
The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023 Perambalur Collectorate scuffle | 13, including members of DMK, arrested Police arrested 12 persons in Perambalur for scuffle between DMK and BJP at Deputy Director of Geology and Mining office. Arrested persons are members of DMK and from Perambalur and Ariyalur districts. They were charged under IPC and TN Property Act. The scuffle broke out on Oct 30, the last…
The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023 Director of Mines rejects TDP’s sand mining scam allegation Mines & Geology Dir. denies TDP's allegations of irregularities in sand mining tenders; says process transparent, govt. got ₹33 cr. more than last time.
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 Ernakulam Rural police intensify drive against illegal sand mining in Periyar Ernakulam Rural police intensify drive against illegal sand mining in Periyar; four big boats seized, sand seized & report sent to Mining & Geology dept. Special squad formed, District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force collecting info. Sand mined from Periyar called 'Periyar Gold', fetches ₹40-60K/load, mostly taken to Kollam.
The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023 Qatar environmentalist wins Prof. Shobheendran Award Qatar's Saif Ali Al Hajri selected for 1st Prof. T. Shobheendran Global Green Award for his environmental initiatives. He was a professor of Geology at Qatar University, UN Commissioner for Sustainable Development Goals, and International Ambassador for Gulf Network for Social Responsibility.
The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023 Kerala government effects major reshuffle in top echelons of civil services Kerala government reshuffles top civil services; Divya S. Iyer appointed MD of Vizhinjam port; Shibu to replace her as Pathanamthitta DC; Haritha V. Kumar as director of Mining & Geology dept.; Vinod as Malappuram DC; Devidas N. as Kollam DC; Arun K. Vijayan as Kannur DC; Snehil Kumar Singh as…
The Conversation · Sep 11, 2023 What caused Morocco's earthquake? A geologist studying the Atlas mountains explains The epicentre of Morocco’s devastating earthquake on 8 September was in the High Atlas Mountains, about 71km south-west of Marrakesh. Moina Spooner, from The Conversation Africa, asked Jesús Galindo-Zaldivar, who has been carrying out research on the formation of the Atlas mountains and the geology of the area, about the…