Podcasts about Mineralogy

Clive Frederick Palmer (born 26 March 1954) is an Australian businessman and politician. He has iron ore, nickel and coal holdings. Palmer owns many businesses such as Mineralogy, Waratah Coal, Queensland Nickel at Townsville, the Palmer Coolum Resort on the Sunshine Coast, Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course at Port Douglas, Palmer Colonial Golf Course at Robina, and the Palmer Gold Coast Golf Course, also at Robina. He owned Gold Coast United FC from 2008 to 2012. Palmer created the Palmer United Party in April 2013, winning the Sunshine Coast seat of Fairfax in the 2013 Australian federal election and sitting as an MP for one term. In 2018, after formally deregistering the party on 5 May 2017, Palmer revived his party as the United Australian Party, announcing that he would be running candidates for all 151 seats in the House of Representatives and later that he would run as a Queensland candidate for the Senate in the 2019 federal election, despite extensive advertising, he and his party won no seats. His party later contested the 2022 federal election, and won one seat in the Senate. The party was formally deregistered again in September 2022. Palmer has frequently been involved in legal cases relating to his businesses, and once listed litigation as one of his hobbies in Who's Who. He at times has been involved in complex cases, and journalist Hedley Thomas has written that Palmer's "lawyers take legal steps, presumably on his instructions, that prolong litigation and rack up costs for the other side" which can result in his opponents being unable to continue their case due to a lack of resources. Palmer has argued that the litigation he is involved in is justified as it rights wrongs. Palmer also attempted to use litigation as a gag order against his workers in his now defunct Queensland Nickel refinery, promising to pay the money he owed them only if they agreed not to make any disparaging comments about him. As of May 2023, Palmer was the fifth richest Australian, when The Australian Financial Review assessed his net worth at A$23.66 billion on the 2023 Rich List.

In this chapter we talk with the artist, programmer, writer and performer Martin Howse. Martin explores connections between the earth, its living organisms, geophysical phenomena, software, and the human psyche, working with speculative hardware based on environmental data in open physical systems, code that investigates the layers of abstraction, free software and situational performances and interventions. During the last years Martin has been exploring the geological within the body in projects like Tiny Mining or Becoming Geological. We talk with Martin to find out more about body mineralogy, extraction, synchronicity and immortality. Date of episode recording: 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Duration: 34'58'' Language of episode: English Presenter:alfonso borragán and Sarah Bayliss Guests: Martin Howse Producer: UCL

What can examining the changing patterns of oceanic geology, chemistry, and biology tell us about the history of Earth's climate? Joining us to dive into the topic of ancient oceans and climate change is Gerald Dickens, a Professor of Geology and Mineralogy at Trinity College Dublin… Gerald's research, which analyzes the depths below the modern ocean floor, is a crucial tool in understanding Earth's past. His work provides valuable insights into climate trends, carbon mass balance, and more – bridging the gap between climate change science and environmental geoscience.  Geralds received his Ph.D. in Oceanography from the University of Michigan in 1996, an M.S. in Oceanography from the University of Michigan in 1993, and a B.S. from the University of California, Davis in 1989. He was also chief editor for several major earth science journals, including Geology, GSA Today, and Paleoceanography. Click play to discover:  The scientific methods used for exploring our planet's ancient oceans. What the Paleocene–Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) event can tell us about past and future climate change. The potential impacts of dropping P.H. levels in the ocean.  To follow along with Gerald and his exciting work, click here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

In this conversation, we connect with Gerald Dickens to dive deep into the history of the world's oceans – specifically looking at the changing patterns of their geology, chemistry and biology. As a Professor of Geology and Mineralogy at Trinity College Dublin, Gerald is on a mission to learn more about Earth's past by looking below the modern ocean floor. This can tell us about climate change history, carbon mass balance, and more… Gerald holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in Oceanography (1996), an M.S. from the University of Michigan in Oceanography (1993), and a B.S. from the University of California, Davis 1989. He was also chief editor for several major earth science journals, including Geology, GSA Today, and Paleoceanography. Join us now to learn about: How scientists study ancient oceans.  What microfossils can reveal about the past.  The most fascinating discoveries made by researchers drilling into the deep sea.  What the Paleocene–Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) event can show us about ancient climate change, and the future.  Why the P.H. of the ocean is dropping, and what this can result in. Ready to uncover the hidden history of our planet's oceans? Don't wait, hit play now and embark on this fascinating journey of discovery! To follow along with Gerald and his intriguing work, click here. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: 21st September 2024Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have an episode packed with groundbreaking stories. From India's ambitious new space projects and SpaceX's plans to catch Starship, to exciting discoveries about water on the moon, groundbreaking observations from a new X-ray telescope, and concerns about satellite interference with radio Astronomy. Let's dive right in!Highlights:- India's Space Ambitions: India has greenlit an ambitious slate of space projects, allocating a substantial $2.7 billion to push the boundaries of its space capabilities. At the forefront is the Chandrayaan IV mission, a bold lunar sample return effort targeting the moon's south pole. Equally exciting is the Shukrayan mission, India's first Venus orbiter, now targeted for 2028. Perhaps most ambitious is the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), India's first space station module, slated for launch by the end of 2028 with full operational status expected by 2035. These projects highlight India's growing expertise and determination to become a key player in the global space arena.- SpaceX's Starship Catching Plans: SpaceX is gearing up for another groundbreaking achievement with its upcoming Starship test flight. The company plans to catch the massive Super Heavy first stage booster using the chopstick arms of the launch tower at their Starbase facility in Texas. This ambitious maneuver, if successful, would take rocket reusability to the next level, dramatically reducing turnaround time between flights. Regulatory reviews have delayed the launch, but the FAA is expected to complete its assessment by late November.- Chinese Reusable Rocket Technology: Chinese private space companies, Deep Blue Aerospace and Landspace, are making significant strides in developing reusable rocket technology. Both firms have conducted impressive high-altitude hop tests with their prototype vehicles, aiming to develop fully reusable orbital launchers. These tests represent significant progress for China's commercial space sector, working towards cost-effective reusable launch capabilities.- Abundant Water on the Moon: New research reveals that water is far more abundant on the moon than previously thought. Data from NASA's Moon Mineralogy Mapper shows that water and hydroxyl molecules are widespread across the lunar surface, not just confined to the poles. This discovery opens up possibilities for more flexible mission planning and could reduce the need to transport water from Earth, making long-term lunar missions more sustainable.- XRISM's Groundbreaking Observations: Japan's X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) has unveiled its first results, capturing stunning observations of a supermassive black hole in galaxy NGC 4151 and a supernova remnant in the Large Magellanic Cloud. These observations are revolutionizing our understanding of the X-ray universe, with over 3000 proposals submitted for future studies.- Satellite Interference with Radio Astronomy: New research reveals that SpaceX's second-generation V2 mini Starlink satellites are emitting up to 32 times more radio waves than their predecessors, posing a significant threat to radio Astronomy. This underscores the urgent need for dialogue between the Astronomy community and satellite companies to find solutions that allow both Internet access and scientific research to coexist.For more space news, be sure to visit our website at astronomydaily.io. There you can sign up for our free Daily newsletter, catch up on all the latest stories with our constantly updating newsfeed, and listen to all our past episodes.Don't forget to follow us on social media. Just search for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, and TikTok.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up.Sponsor Links:NordVPNNordPassMalwarebytesProton MailOld Glory - Iconic Music & Sports Fan Merch Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

Far-right political commentator, Tucker Carlson, is known for pushing extreme views on social and political issues, conspiracy theories and a strong stance against immigration.  Recently, Clive Palmer's mining company Mineralogy brought Carlson over to Australia as part of The Australian Freedom Conferences, visiting several major cities on a speaking tour.  While in Sydney, two LiSTNR journalists attended, to find out what would be up for discussion, and to learn more about the Australians who identify with Tucker Carlson's ultra-conservative beliefs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, join us as our International Regional Manager, Julian Aldridge, and Senior Consultant, Laurie Hassall, delve into the complexities of gold mining. This podcast episode at a glance: 00:05 Introduction 03:50 Geological Environments and Deposit Styles 07:15 Experience Required for QP/CP in Gold 08:40 Mineralogy and Metallogeny 10:35 Mining Styles for Gold 12:50 Key Areas for Gold Mining Around the World 14:30 Future Outlook for Gold 17:40 Use of Byproducts from Gold Mining Join our experts as they explore the topic of Commodity Series – Gold in the episode 65 of the Fresh Thinking podcast. If you'd like to connect with Julian and Laurie, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com. This podcast is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, @Apple Podcasts, @Google Podcasts. These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry. Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.

Understanding soil structure and clay mineralogy is crucial for civil and geotechnical engineering. These concepts provide insight into the behavior of different soil types, their particle arrangements, and their physical properties, such as shear strength, permeability, and compressibility. By examining structures like single grained, honeycomb, flocculated, and dispersed, engineers can predict soil behavior under various conditions, ensuring safe and effective construction practices. Explore these key aspects to gain a comprehensive understanding of soil mechanics and its applications in the engineering field.

Malcolm Dorsey, the CEO of Torr Metals, recently shared significant news with Steve Darling from Proactive to shed light on the release of a substantial batch of assay results stemming from the 2023 soil sampling initiative conducted on the Kolos Project, situated near Merritt, British Columbia. This latest revelation marks the emergence of an additional 857 assay results, supplementing the ongoing data analysis effort which has already amassed a total of 1753 soil samples. The scope of the sampling endeavor has expanded to cover a vast area spanning 17.4 square kilometers. In his conversation with Proactive, Dorsey underscored the significance of the findings, particularly highlighting the presence of robust mineralized envelopes exhibiting copper concentrations surpassing 200 parts per million in the Kirby, Lodi, and Ace Zones. The newly acquired soil samples, encompassing a sizeable 4 km by 3.5 km expanse, boast impressive copper values, with 211 samples registering copper concentrations exceeding 100 ppm and 50 samples boasting levels ranging up to 761 ppm (as illustrated in Figure 1). Furthermore, a notable 154 samples unveiled gold concentrations exceeding 10 parts per billion (ppb), with 61 of these samples surpassing the 20 ppb mark and reaching a pinnacle of 725 ppb. These results paint a vivid picture of the extensive mineral wealth harbored within the Kolos Project, signaling the tantalizing prospect of a substantial multi-centred copper-gold porphyry discovery. Dorsey further elaborated on the findings, revealing that the 2023 surficial exploration program has successfully identified extensive zones of copper-gold mineralization, strategically coinciding with highly magnetic anomalies akin to those observed in neighboring alkalic porphyry deposits. The ongoing interpretation efforts are meticulously scrutinizing geochemical pathfinder elements intricately associated with epithermal-porphyry deposits. This comprehensive analysis, bolstered by the ZTEM survey data, is poised to pave the way for precise drill targeting in the pursuit of unlocking the full potential of the Kolos Project. #proactiveinvestors #torrmetalsinc #tsxv #tmet #mining #gold #silver #CopperGold, #MiningNews, #Exploration, #BritishColumbiaMining, #PorphyryCopper, #GoldMining, #SoilSampling, #GeologicalSurvey, #MiningExploration, #ResourceSector, #BCMining, #MineralExploration, #CopperExploration, #GoldExploration, #ResourceDiscovery, #MiningTechnology, #SustainableMining, #MiningInvestment, #Geoscience, #Mineralogy, #EconomicGeology, #MiningStocks, #MiningIndustry, #ExplorationGeology #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Join DeeDee Moonflyer on this weeks Twilight Tonic for a captivating episode with Yan Grey, a Canadian Experiencer whose life has been intertwined with the extraordinary. With a professional background in the mining industry as a geodatabase manager, and holding degrees in Geology and Mineralogy, Yan's journey into the unknown diverges from his scientific career path. He has been navigating the enigmatic world of extraterrestrial phenomena since the tender age of three. Despite a hiatus during his educational years, his extraordinary encounters resumed at 25, propelling him into a realm of UFOs, ET contacts, angelic visitations, psychic predictions, and communications with the afterlife. Beyond his professional life, Yan fosters a community of like-minded individuals, hosting private gatherings to assist others in their awakening process to the ET phenomena. He extends his passion through his YouTube channel, Experiencer Interviews, where he shares conversations with ET contactees from across the globe. Dive into Yan Grey's mesmerizing experiences and insights, exploring the profound impact they've had on his life and the lives of others. Tune in to uncover the mysteries of the universe with someone who has lived them firsthand. https://www.youtube.com/@ExperiencerInterviews

In many countries, nuclear power is a significant part of the energy mix being planned as part of the drive to achieve net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions. This means that we will be producing a lot more radioactive waste, some of it with half-lives that approach geological timescales, which are orders of magnitude greater than timescales associated with human civilizations. In the podcast, Claire Corkhill discusses the geology such storage sites require, some new materials that can confine radioactive isotopes over extremely long timescales, and the kind of hazards, including human, we need to guard against. Claire Corkhill is Professor of Mineralogy and Radioactive Waste Management in the School of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol, UK.

Minerals have always been essential to life on Earth, but they have taken on greater meaning and value to humans throughout the ages. From creating the first sparks of a manmade fire and cave painting, to making a call on a cell phone or telling the time on your watch, minerals have shaped our culture. In this episode, Laura and Katy discuss what minerals are and what makes gems so special. Support the show

This month on High Temperature Times™, we continue looking at the various refractory materials used to make high quality refractory products. This month, we are joined by Application Specialist Jonathan McBride to dive into the wild world of MagChrome brick. These brick, often used in the heavy non-ferrous industry, utilize unique bonding technologies to combat the various wear mechanisms they face. Join in to learn about the raw materials, the processing steps, the bricks, and why it all matters. And if you'd like to learn more about these incredible products, reach out to us at Technical-Marketing@ThinkHWI.com.Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Spotify.High Temperature Times™ PODCAST DISCLAIMER This podcast was recorded and is made available by HarbisonWalker International, Inc. (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “HWI”) solely for informational purposes. HWI is not providing or undertaking to provide any professional advice in or by virtue of this podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed or provided in this podcast (including by speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of HWI) are not necessarily those of HWI and may not be current. HWI DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY OF THE INFORMATION, STATEMENTS, COMMENTS, VIEWS OR OPINIONS CONTAINED IN THIS PODCAST, AND ANY LIABILITY THEREFOR (INCLUDING IN RESPECT OF DIRECT, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER) IS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. HWI does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. No part of this podcast may, without HWI's prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means. 

Billionaire and 'human bulldozer' Clive Palmer seeks to expand mining in New Zealand- including conservation land.  Palmer's company Mineralogy already has 10 permits to prospect and explore for minerals, with another 8 under consideration. DOC granted Mineralogy access to work in 5 areas on conservation land, including Lake Brunner on the West Coast. Development West Coast CEO Heath Milne approves of this expansion, saying anyone who wants to invest in the West Coast is welcome to do so. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billionaire and 'human bulldozer' Clive Palmer seeks to expand mining in New Zealand- including conservation land.  Palmer's company Mineralogy already has 10 permits to prospect and explore for minerals, with another 8 under consideration. DOC granted Mineralogy access to work in 5 areas on conservation land, including Lake Brunner on the West Coast. Development West Coast CEO Heath Milne approves of this expansion, saying anyone who wants to invest in the West Coast is welcome to do so. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linking whole rock geochemistry with mineralogy provides tremendous value to exploration and mining projects.  We all want high quality, reliable results to make the best maps and models.  What are the critical factors in acquiring spectral or geochemical data?  How can we be sure our spectroscopy and geochemistry are the best they can be?  How do we integrate our mineralogy data sets?  Join us to learn the questions you should be asking! Sebastian Benavides is Discovery Manager for Peru and Ecuador, Anglo American.  A  geoscientist passionate about generative work, he manages exploration teams and uses spectral data to enhance their capacity to identify targets at multiple scales.  Sebastian also shares with us the unusual alteration at the Taca Taca porphyry in Argentina where spectroscopy and mineral chemistry helped to improve understanding of the main ore zone. Spectroscopy is widely used in a variety of exploration and mining projects.  We checked in with Sam Scher of LKI Consulting and podcast host of GeocHemisTea to talk about important issues in spectral data collection.  What do we need to know to get good data?  Why worry?  We also considered how you might vary what options you use depending on the goals of the work.https://lkiconsulting.com/ To bring it all together, Scott Halley shows us the power of linking whole rock geochemistry and spectral mineralogy – especially mineral chemistry. He provides all the incentive you need to work on getting the best spectral data possible. The conversation is focused on the special synergies between the two data sets, but also on the benefits of bringing the data back to the core shack and the geologist. https://www.scotthalley.com.au/Theme music is Confluence by Eastwindseastwindsmusic.comSEG 2023, the Society of Economic Geologists flagship conference is August 26-29th, 2023 in London England. The conference will address the major challenges presented by the accelerated consumption of energy transition and other strategic metals. The context is global, but with a spotlight on Europe. Early registration ends June 30th. See you there!!

Carbonatites are controversial rocks that are associated with a diverse range of commodities, such as niobium, phosphate, copper, and light rare earth elements (LREE). This week we dive into some of the latest thinking about carbonatite genesis and ore forming processes, and consider the challenges involved in characterizing and producing these complex ore bodies.  First off, Emma Humphreys-Williams from the Natural History Museum, UK, explains how, when and where carbonatites form in the context of global tectonics and geodynamics, and questions what the carbonatite record tells us about the evolution of the mantle throughout earth history.  https://alkcarb.myrocks.info/ Next, we talk about ore forming processes in carbonatites with Wei Chen, a professor at China University of Geosciences. She provides a deep dive into the processes that generate LREE deposits on a journey that spans the magmatic and metasomatic regimes.  Finally, Tony Mariano, a long-time exploration geologist shares some real-world perspectives on the complex nature of carbonatite ore deposits, and on some of the challenges involved in converting carbonatite-hosted deposits into producing assets.  Theme music is Confluence by Eastwinds. Eastwindsmusic.com

So far we've considered physics and biology in our exploration of scripture and science. Today we begin to consider how earth science and the bible fit together. This becomes particularly significant when considering interpretations for Noah's flood. We'll get to that next time. But, for today, our teacher will lay out the basics of geology and earth science to give us a good overview. He'll also cover radiometric dating, which has a bearing on how scientists determine the age of the earth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VzgrLAFXfg&embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Flhim.org%2F&feature=emb_imp_woyt See below for notes. —— Links —— We are doing follow-up discussions to these episodes on YouTube. Check them out! See other episodes in this Scripture and Science Class Check out Barlow's previous podcast episodes Learn more about and support the church Barlow and his team are starting in Louisville, KY, called Compass Christian Church Find more articles and audios by Barlow on his website: Study Driven Faith Support Restitutio by donating here Designate Restitutio as your charity of choice for Amazon purchases Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here —— Notes —— Geology, Earth Science, and Atmospheric Science • Geology• Important cycles• Plate tectonics Geology • Types of rocks/rock cycle• Geological principles• Dating methods• Structure of the Earth What is Geology? Geology is the study of the Earth and the processes related to the Earth. • Geologists study rocks (and the rock cycle)• Subfields include atmospheric studies (meteorology), volcanology (studying volcanos), and mineralogy (study of minerals) Types of Rocks There are three major categories of rocks: • Sedimentary - formed by pressure acting on sediment• Igneous - formed by lava• Metamorphic - formed by extreme pressure and heat The Rock Cycle Since wind and water are constantly affecting change, there is a rock cycle. Geological Principles There are several main principles of geology: • Superposition• Cross-cutting relationships• Uniformitarianism Dating Methods There are major types of dating: • Absolute dating• Relative dating Absolute Dating Absolute dating is based on radioactive decay. What is radioactive decay? • Some forms of certain elements are (by nature) unstable• Over time, these elements change on the atomic level (sometimes losing protons and neutrons; sometimes exchanging protons and neutrons, etc.) Carbon Dating Carbon dating uses the decay of Carbon - 14 • Carbon - 12 has 6 neutrons and 6 protons• Carbon - 13 has 7 neutrons and 6 protons• Carbon - 14 has 8 neutrons and 6 protons What happens when Carbon - 14 decays? • Carbon - 14 exchanges a neutron for a proton• This changes the element from carbon to nitrogen• The reaction also produces an electron and an antineutrino So, how does this tell us anything about dating? • Radioactive decay is a process that is well understood• The half-life for carbon - 14 is ~5,700 years• This means, that it takes 5,700 years for the amount of carbon -14 in a sample to cut in half Is carbon dating exact? • No - it's a statistical process• However, there is a range of probable dates given Relative Dating What is relative dating? • Relative dating uses the geological principles of superposition and cross-cutting relationships to provide estimates on how old certain features are• Example: dating a rock layer based on the age of another layer (dated using radiometric dating) Structure of the Earth How do scientists know about the structure of the Earth? • Scientists understand what waves do when they hit various materials (ex: ultrasound imaging)• Seismological data from earthquakes has given us insight into the structure of the Earth The Water Cycle The water cycle is the process by which water goes through the phases of liquid, gas, and solid. • The water cycle helps moderate temperatures on Earth• The water cycle also supports life through crops and drinking water Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles Carbon and nitrogen also experience cycles of solid, liquid, and gas. • The carbon cycle is important for the support of life.• Disruption of the carbon cycle is one of the biggest fears of those promoting climate change. Plate Tectonics History of plate tectonics • Ancients did not believe in tectonic separation• In 1620, Sir Francis Bacon noted that Africa and South America looked like they could have fit together• Similar animal fossils and other pieces of evidence started getting scientists' attention• In 1925, Alfred Wegener formally proposed plate tectonic theory and was ridiculed.• In 1930, Wegener died while on expedition in Greenland, trying to find evidence for his theory.• In the late 1960s, almost overnight, the theory of plate tectonics reached scientific mainstream. Evidence for plate tectonics: • Paleomagnetic data• Similar rock outcroppings• Fossil evidence• Spreading of the sea floor• Direct evidence - we can observe the movement! Challenges to plate tectonics: • Where is the energy coming from?• Why are the continental plates moving like they are? “Even today, many questions pertaining to plate tectonics remain unanswered. Many exceptions to rigid rules have been found throughout the world. Although classical plate tectonic theory works well for oceanic crust, it has a difficult time explaining the motion of the continents”— Jon Erickson, Plate Tectonics, page 259. Challenges for Geology There are several concerns with geology as a science: • The principle of uniformitarianism is impossible to prove and so it's an assumption• Relative dating techniques can use circular logic at times

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Britt, the Pegasus Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Sciences at the Department of Physics, University of Central Florida. He joins us today to discuss his research on planetary geology. In addition to his work at the University of Central Florida, Daniel also periodically consults with NASA on their various missions. As an expert that analyzes the geology of other planets, he is committed to researching the physical properties and mineralogy of comets, asteroids, the Moon, and Mars… Join the conversation now to hear Daniel talk about: His work with NASA's Lucy and New Horizons Missions. The different varieties of asteroids that exist in space, and where they come from. The rarest types of meteorites that can be studied on Earth. How to tell if meteorites came from outside our solar system.  Want to explore the fascinating nature of astrogeology through the eyes of a discerning professional? Tune in now! To learn more about Dr. Britt and his discoveries, click here and here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Canada played its first match in the World Cup today against Belgium. How did we do and what is needed in order to pull out a win next time? Guest: John McGrane, former Olympic and North American Soccer League soccer player - The news that a meteor flew over the Grimsby/Vineland area and landed somewhere around here. Can you find any pieces and how big of a meteorite should you keep an eye out for? If you do find a piece, what can you do with it? Guest: Dr. Kim Tait, Mineralogy, Meteorite and Gem Curator at the Royal Ontario Museum - The Tim Bosma murder case is an infamous case in this area and it's making a return to the news cycle. Why is this and what is it saying about Canada's legal system? Guest: Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride & Former Crown Attorney

The amount of work and details that went into this 4th edition of the Mineralogy of Arizona is insane! This is the blueprint for every state to follow and better deliver the reality of geology to the public! Buy a copy today from the University of Arizona today!

Biography: Yan Grey is a Canadian Experiencer. He works in the mining industry as a geodatabase manager. He's a college graduate, with two mining degrees, in Geology and Mineralogy. He holds private gatherings with people who are interested in knowing more about the ET phenomena, helping them in their own awakening process. He's also the host of a YouTube channel called Experiencer Interviews. A channel where he gets to interview various ET Contactees from around the world. Yan Grey has been an Experiencer since the age of 3 years old. Once he started grade school, his experiences stopped but came back once he was finished with the conditionning education process at the age of 25. From ET's to UFO's and Angelic experiences to psychic predictions, visions and communications with the afterlife. He has been blessed with the chance to live out these experiences. Follow Yan on the Experiencer Interviews channels: https://www.facebook.com/ExperiencerI... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ec... For more typical skeptic podcast interviews go to: www.youtube.com/c/typicalskepticwww.anchor.fm/typical-skeptic www.rokfin.com/typicalskeptic www.rumble.com/typicalskeptic www.linktr.ee.com/typicalskeptic If you found value in this content consider donating: paypal me: typicalskeptic1@gmail.com or buy me a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/typicalskeptic #close_encounter #closeencountersofthefifthkind #extraterrestrial #disclosure #podcast #alien #interdimensional #experiencerinterviews #typical_skeptic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/typical-skeptic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/typical-skeptic/support

The Jardin des Plantes in Paris is one of the most wonderful places to visit with kids of all ages. Translated literally, it mean botanical garden. But there is a lot more to it than your average botanical garden. The Jardin des Plantes is a major institution in Paris and encompasses the Gallery of Evolution, the Mineralogy area, the Palaeontology area, the Greenhouses, and a Zoo! Episode Page | Show Notes | Transcript Table of Contents for this Episode [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:56] About the Jardin des Plantes in Paris [00:02:04] Where is Le Jardin des Plantes? [00:02:45] How big is it? [00:03:20] What can you do? [00:04:02] There's more to the name [00:04:31] What can you visit? [00:04:34] What you see first [00:04:45] Grande Galerie de l'Evolution [00:06:28] How does the ticketing work? [00:07:28] Galerie de Mineralogie et Geologie [00:08:51] Galerie de Paleontologie et d'Anatomie Comparee [00:11:06] Serres du Jardin des Plantes [00:12:24] Amphitheater [00:12:35] Menagerie [00:14:01] Botanical Garden [00:14:09] Special exhibits [00:14:52] Checkout the website for special exhibits [00:16:19] Ticketing at the Jardin des Plantes [00:18:26] The history of the Jardin des Plantes [00:19:22] How it all started [00:20:14] Royal Medicinal Garden [00:22:26] Decided to expand it [00:22:42] Count Buffon [00:23:55] Thank you for the coffee, Buffon! [00:25:06] Scientific Discovery Rush [00:26:22] L'Histoire de la Naturelle [00:27:05] The Gloriette [00:28:25] Bufon planted lots of trees [00:28:50] Restored after the revolution [00:31:16] The greenhouses and gardens [00:31:42] Ecological garden [00:32:32] Botanical Garden is free [00:33:46] School children visit the museums [00:34:08] How long do the tours take? [00:34:33] Don't rush through the VoiceMap tours [00:37:17] Thank you Patrons and Donors! [00:39:22] Hire Annie to be your itinerary consultant Patreon | Boutique | Newletter | Booking

Clouds of dust kicked up in places like the Sahara can travel thousands of miles across the planet. We can see those clouds in satellite imagery, but we don't typically know much about the composition of that dust. That's a huge blind spot, because those unknown characteristics—such as the particles' lightness or darkness—have an impact on what they do. The warming and cooling of the atmosphere, snow melt, ocean or rain forest fertilization, and even cloud formation can all be affected by dust cloud composition. Mapping those dust sources is the focus of the Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation, or EMIT, which will be supported by NASA's Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (LP DAAC), which is located at the USGS EROS Center. On this episode of Eyes on Earth, we hear about the importance of the mission from three members of the EMIT Science Team.

Clouds of dust kicked up in places like the Sahara can travel thousands of miles across the planet. We can see those clouds in satellite imagery, but we don't typically know much about the composition of that dust. That's a huge blind spot, because those unknown characteristics—such as the particles' lightness or darkness—have an impact on what they do. The warming and cooling of the atmosphere, snow melt, ocean or rain forest fertilization, and even cloud formation can all be affected by dust cloud composition. Mapping those dust sources is the focus of the Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation, or EMIT, which will be supported by NASA's Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (LP DAAC), which is located at the USGS EROS Center. On this episode of Eyes on Earth, we hear about the importance of the mission from three members of the EMIT Science Team.

Az Enterprise egy ritkán megfigyelhető asztrofizikai jelenséget vizsgál egy kettős csillagrendszerben, a kutatást vezető Dr. Stubbs azonban komoly akadályba ütközik, amikor a hajó váratlan üzemzavarokat produkál a kísérlet végrehajtása közben. Hamarosan kiderül, hogy a meghibásodás súlyos kockázatot jelenthet a legénység biztonságára, Dr. Stubbs azonban nem szeretné elszalasztani a megfelelő pillanatot, mely emberöltőként egyszer adatik meg. Amikor a tudós számára lehetőség nyílik rá, kétségbeesett lépést tesz a probléma elhárítására, hirtelen döntésével azonban még nagyobb veszélybe sodorja a hajót. Aktuális adásunk témája az 'Evolúció' című epizód, melyről a Planetology.hu főszerkesztőjével, Rezsabek Nándorral beszélgetünk. 0:02:36 | Rövid hírszekció: • 0:02:36 | Két perces jelenet érkezett a TNG ‘Két világ legjava' című epizódjából a Star Trek rajzfilmsorozat (TAS) stílusában. A projekt készítője videóban meséli el, hogyan reprodukálta a 70-es évek stílusát. - https://youtu.be/Jyz2pVqrEkI - https://youtu.be/xcRzkRTlUY4 • 0:09:37 | Ásványok a Star Trek sorozatokban – tudományos és ismeretterjesztő írások a témában. - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/234008135_The_Mineralogy_of_Star_Trek - https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbressan/2015/08/19/the-geology-of-star-trek-from-extraterrestrial-minerals-to-alien-life-forms/?sh=4829740668ad 0:18:47 | A kibeszélő tartalmából: • Csillagok között: hogyan működik a képernyőn látható kataklizmikus változócsillag? • Egy megszállott tudós, egy váratlan életforma, valamint Wesley fiatalkora és Dr. Crusher visszatérése. • Dr. Stubbs, mint Wesley Crusher lehetséges jövőképe. 0:46:41 | Szinkronos érdekességek 0:57:57 | Összefoglalás, értékelés 1:10:17 | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds sorozatpremier Műsorunk videós formában is fogyasztható: - https://youtu.be/UB0ZL0SDxPU

This episode features a conversation with host, Rhonda Willers, and guest, Jenn Angell. Jenn is an artist, glaze technician at a small handmade ceramic tile company, and a manager of a community clay studio. We talk about how science theory becomes science in practice through her clay and glaze work. She also shares how it can be difficult to prioritize time in her studio despite her love of working with clay. And how the pandemic era has taken a lot of mental energy away from her creativity. As an introvert Jenn shares how she hopes her art connects with people and the importance of that connection through her art because human to human connection often takes more time for her to develop.Please enjoy this episode with Jenn Angell.Color Research Resources: (there's so many more, but here are a few to get you started)Blue by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond and Daniel MinterThe Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. ClairColor: A Natural History of the Palette by Victoria FinlayWerner's Nomenclature of Colours: Adapted to Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Mineralogy, Anatomy and the Arts by P. SymeColor Problems: a practical manual for the lay student of color by Emily Noyes VanderpoelArt Centers Mentioned: Penland School of CraftAnderson Ranch Arts CenterAdditional Resources Mentioned:Heal Your Body by Lousie HayMayim Bialik's Breakdown PodcastTo learn more about Jenn's work and practice: follow Jenn on Instagram: @jennxangellStudio Mix #8 :|: Jenn AngellWoman (reading) - La Dispute Bury Me - Bayside5 out of 6 - DessaOverbite - Sincere EngineerBrother's Blood - Kevin DevineListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15B9UXM7OKWSUFB0VaOG7QEpisode page: https://theartistinmeisdeadpodcast.com

Our most unique and profound podcast episode to date, we're joined from Istanbul, Turkey by three guests—and they're all siblings—and they're all scientists! Maryam, Mehya, and Mubashir Mansoor focus on Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, Geology, Mineralogy, Gemology, and Physics. This episode covers a lot of ground including the culture of Istanbul, the Information Revolution which will lead us to multiple other revolutions this century, quantum computing enabling infinite possibilities, why the world's first trillionaire will come from materials, and the importance of science communication to the general public. Follow Maryam on Instagram: @scientific_voyager Follow Mehya on Instagram: @infinitely.creative.scientist Follow Mubashir on Instagram: @materials_scientist Scientific Publications by the Mansoors

This month on High Temperature Times™, we start a new series looking at refractory materials and what makes them so special. To start of this multi-part series, Analytical Research Scientist Stephen Wisneski joins to talk about alumina based materials and their role in refractory technology. Starting from the dirtiest of dirt and working our way to high purity materials, we discuss the important work done by HWI's analytical team at the Advanced Technology Research Center and how they keep the industry moving. If you'd like to learn more about refractory mineralogy, reach out to us at Technical-Marketing@ThinkHWI.com.Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Spotify.High Temperature Times™ PODCAST DISCLAIMER This podcast was recorded and is made available by HarbisonWalker International, Inc. (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “HWI”) solely for informational purposes. HWI is not providing or undertaking to provide any professional advice in or by virtue of this podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed or provided in this podcast (including by speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of HWI) are not necessarily those of HWI and may not be current. HWI DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY OF THE INFORMATION, STATEMENTS, COMMENTS, VIEWS OR OPINIONS CONTAINED IN THIS PODCAST, AND ANY LIABILITY THEREFOR (INCLUDING IN RESPECT OF DIRECT, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER) IS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. HWI does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. No part of this podcast may, without HWI's prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means. 

วิดิโอไลฟ์สด https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KRlV3FQefE TIME STAMPS 0:00 ช่วงน้องบุ้งเล่าวิทย์ฐาน หิน แร่ 35:45 ช่วงน้องบุ้งเล่าเรื่องธุรกิจรับทำเพชรจากเถ้ากระดูก 54:35 ช่วงน้องภัทรเล่าข่าว ความสามารถใหม่ของเซลล์มะเร็ง 1:23:55 พี่แทนเล่าข่าวส่งกล้อง James Webb Space Telescope 1:35:45 WiT Quizzz น้องภัทร ตีมคริสต์มาส 1:48:58 WiT Quizzz พี่แทน ตีมเบบี๋ ลึงค์ที่น้องบุ้งซื้อมาฝากจากกรีก ทำไมอาบันได้ของฝากดีกว่าพวกเราเยอะเลย น้องบุ้ง เล่าพื้นฐาน Mineralogy แร่คืออะไร ธุรกิจทำเพชรจากอัฐิมนุษย์ ช่วงน้องภัทรเล่าข่าว ข่าวค้นพบความสามารถใหม่ของเซลล์มะเร็งในการดูดไมโตคอนเดรียจากเซลล์ภูมิคุ้มกัน -1,2 ข่าวเตรียมลุ้นส่งกล้องโทรทรรศน์ James Webb Space Telescope -1,2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI4alFk5agQ WiT Quizzz รอบน้องภัทร - กวางเรนเดียร์ของซานต้าเป็นตัวผู้หรือตัวเมีย? คลิปการทำหมันกวางด้วยการกัดไข่ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XNzNlGirLo WiT Quizzz ข้อของพี่แทน หลักฐานใหม่ยืนยันวัฒนธรรมสปาตัน/กรีกโบราณ มีการเอาเด็กทารกพิการหรืออ่อนแอไปทิ้งให้ตายจริงๆ ในหมู่คุณแม่ที่อังกฤษและอเมริกายุค 1920s มีเทรนฮิตเรียกว่า "ตากเด็ก" คือเอาเด็กใส่กรงแขวนไว้นอกหน้าต่างตึกสูง เพราะเชื่อว่าดีต่อสุขภาพเด็ก ค้างคาวผลไม้บางชนิด มีการให้ลูกเกาะพุงออกจากถ้ำ พาไปส่งไว้ที่ nursury tree หรือต้นไม้โรงเลี้ยงเด็ก แล้วค่อยมารับกลับบ้านหลังจากหากินเสร็จ / / / / / เฉลย เรื่องตากเด็กเป็นเรื่องจริง (airing baby cage) -1,2 เรื่องค้างคาวเป็นเรื่องจริง -1,2 เรื่องชาวสปาตันและกรีกโบราณ ฆ่าหรือปล่อยเด็กพิการให้ตาย เป็นเรื่องหลอก ข่าวจริงคือหลักฐานที่ลบล้างภาพเก่า -1

Together with Jennifer McElwain, Professor in Botany, and Juan Diego Rodriguez-Blanco, Assistant Professor in Mineralogy and PhD supervisor to Niamh, we chat about their respective research on innovative techniques for the capture and long-lasting storage of atmospheric carbon dioxyde. In the end, we find out whether CO2 storage is an efficient tool to mitigate climate change. Hosted and produced by Niamh Faulkner and Ben Couvin. Edited by Niamh Faulkner and Ben Couvin.

The geological history of Central Europe is quite complicated. The region is composed of several continental blocks having quite distinct origins that came together over 300 million years ago in the Paleozoic Era. Then, in the Mesozoic, many of the original rocks were overlaid, and continued plate movements caused mountain belts to form. In a previous Geology Bites podcast, Douwe van Hinsbergen explained how he used an analysis of the geological structure of mountain belts to reconstruct tectonic plate motions. In this episode, we hear about a totally different approach to reconstructing plate motions and paleogeography, and see how it was able to reveal the plate motions that assembled central Europe. Ulf Linnemann is the Head of the Geochronology Department at the Senckenberg Museum of Mineralogy and Geology in Dresden. In his research he uses detrital zircon crystals, which are crystals that have survived the erosion of the magmatic rocks in which they formed, and that have been recycled into sedimentary rocks. His team has determined the ages of large populations of detrital zircons as the basis for disentangling the events that led to the assembly of central Europe.

Die Autorin Yvonne Beetz stellt ihr Buch "Der Bernsteinleuchtturm" vor, welches im Rahmen einer AutorenChallenge (AlltagsPausen) entstanden ist. Zum Buch: Emilia wohnt in Brooklyn und ist Studentin an der NYU. Sie hat einen Nebenjob am "Private Museum of Geoscience, Crystallography and Mineralogy", kurz GCM, aus dem eines Tages ein Teil der "Amber Collection" gestohlen wird. Das NYPD, unter Führung von Detektive Sheppard, steht vor einem Rätsel. Erhältlich bei: https://www.amazon.de Zur Autorin: Yvonne Beetz begann ihr Schriftstellerdasein mit Kurzgeschichten. Hauptsächlich verfasst sie ihre Werke für Kinder und Jugendliche. Sie schreibt vorwiegend in Deutsch, aber auch in Englisch. Im Herbst 2021 erscheint ihr Debüt-Roman "Die Wolkenfabrik" im Wreaders Verlag, einer Fantasy mit Gesellschaftskritik, für jugendliche und erwachsene Leser. Auf dem Leseblog "Die Lesefalle" ist wöchentlich eine neue Kurzgeschichte von ihr zu lesen und seit Januar 2020 ist sie eine Dresdner LiteraTurnerin. https://de-de.facebook.com/pg/yvonnebeetz.autorin https://www.instagram.com/yvonnebeetz_autorin ----- (!!!unbeauftrag und unbezahlte Werbung!!!) Dir gefällt dieser Podcast? Dann empfehle ihn weiter und hinterlass eine Bewertung im Apple-Podcastverzeichnis. Herzlichen Dank. Du kannst diesen Podcast auch kostenlos mit der App deiner Wahl abonnieren. Sobald es eine neue Folge gibt, wird diese zum anhören bereitgestellt. Bist du AutorIn und möchtest dein Buch in meinem Podcast vorstellen? Dann melde dich ganz einfach bei mir. Gerne können wir dann alle Einzelheiten besprechen. meinelesung.de

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Madeleine Stephens discusses what business leaders can do to address sexual harassment in the workplace in the wake of the Respect@Work report. Making headlines, WA closes its border to Victoria, Mineralogy sues Sino Iron and Korean Steel over an alleged $27.3 million debt, a 50 megawatt solar farm could be installed at Woodside's Pluto plant near Karratha, and the owner of Forrest Chase launches legal action against the City of Perth.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Madeleine Stephens discusses what business leaders can do to address sexual harassment in the workplace in the wake of the Respect@Work report. Making headlines, WA closes its border to Victoria, Mineralogy sues Sino Iron and Korean Steel over an alleged $27.3 million debt, a 50 megawatt solar farm could be installed at Woodside’s Pluto plant near Karratha, and the owner of Forrest Chase launches legal action against the City of Perth.

The discussion of safety in witchcraft is neglected, but extremely important! Hosts Astra, Hanne, and Fel discuss the different realms of safety within the craft, suggestions, warnings, why crystals shouldn't go into water, dosing of salves and tinctures, and cross reactions of herbs with prescription drugs among other topics. We also touch upon some of our own "oops" moments to show that we all need these reminders!Come join our discord! https://discord.gg/kJthJyxTBcSources/Resources:Cross-reactions of herbs: https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/pdf/10.1055/s-0031-1298331.pdf (this is a really good read if you are curious!)Link to a free textbook on mineral chemistry: https://opengeology.org/Mineralogy/4-crystals-and-crystallization/

Welcome to the world of geology! In our first episode of It’s Sedimentary, My Dear, we introduce ourselves, talk about the different types of rocks and minerals, and tell you our favorites. We think you’ll dig it!Our main sources for this episode are:Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy (1st ed.), by Dyar, Gunter, & TasaEarth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (9th ed.), by Tarbuck & LutgensMusic for It’s Sedimentary, My Dear is provided by Solar Sleighs.Tell us about your favorite rocks and minerals or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can also contact us through our website sedimentarymydear.com.

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist and scientist, Tyler Thrasher.We discuss how he first became interested in caving and mineralogy, his family's devastating house fire, his Do Good Gang, and a whole lot more. We're raising some heck on Art Affairs 22!Also mentioned in this episode: Alessandra DzubaFollow Tyler:Website: tylerthrasher.comInstagram: @tylerthrasherartFacebook: @tylerthrasherartPatreon: tylerthrasherFollow the Show:Website: artaffairspodcast.comInstagram: @artaffairspodcastFacebook: @artaffairspodcastTwitter: @art_affairs

This show is part of our ongoing coverage of topics relating to Maine's bicentennial . What is the geologic makeup and history of Maine? We find out what geologists know--and how they learn--about Maine's bedrock formations and how periods of erosion, mountain-building, metamorphism and other activity have led to what we have today. A combination of rock types distinguishes our state, from half a billion years ago until today. We will also hear about the new Mineral & Gem Museum—what they feature, and what gems and minerals are unique to Maine. Bob Marvinney , Maine State Geologist William “Skip” Simmons , Research Director Maine Mineral and Gem Museum ; University of New Orleans Emeritus Professor of Mineralogy and University Research Professor

This show is part of our ongoing coverage of topics relating to Maine's bicentennial . What is the geologic makeup and history of Maine? We find out what geologists know--and how they learn--about Maine's bedrock formations and how periods of erosion, mountain-building, metamorphism and other activity have led to what we have today. A combination of rock types distinguishes our state, from half a billion years ago until today. We will also hear about the new Mineral & Gem Museum—what they feature, and what gems and minerals are unique to Maine. Bob Marvinney , Maine State Geologist William “Skip” Simmons , Research Director Maine Mineral and Gem Museum ; University of New Orleans Emeritus Professor of Mineralogy and University Research Professor

Today we celebrate the man who inspired National Simplicity Day (It's dedicated every July 12th). We'll also learn about the tragic death of a Scottish botanist and prolific plant collector. We celebrate the friendship between Charles Darwin and his mentor. And, we also celebrate a woman who started botanizing late in life, yet made a significant impact on the world of horticulture. In Unearthed Words, we celebrate the fern. By this time in July, you are either loving them or digging them out of your garden. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a grilling guide for gardeners. And then we'll wrap things up with a sweet little story about the botanical name for San Francisco. But first, let's catch up on some Greetings from Gardeners around the world and today's curated news.   Subscribe Apple|Google|Spotify|Stitcher|iHeart   Gardener Greetings Wedding Tulle from Amazon   To participate in the Gardener Greetings segment, send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org And, to listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to play The Daily Gardener Podcast. It's that easy.   Curated News I feel as if my garden has finally come of age | Nigel Slater | The Guardian The title of this post definitely caught my eye:  I feel as if my garden has finally come of age.  I thought Nigel did such an excellent job of capturing why he felt that way and what that meant in terms of the evolution of his garden. I wanted to give you a few excerpts that I thought were particularly touching and relatable. "Getting rid of the rectangle of mown grass that passed for a garden was almost the first thing I did when I moved into my new home on a bitterly cold New Year's Day, 20 years ago.  I learned quite quickly that every disaster in the garden is an opportunity in disguise. Then, he writes about how he uses the Chelsea Chop in his garden. This is just a technique where you cut back your perennials to delay bloom time, and you also make the plant a little less leggy. Of late, the garden has settled into a gentle rhythm. Once a year, on a dry spring day shortly after the Chelsea Flower Show, everything gets a serious trim – the "Chelsea Chop" as it is known. Hedges are clipped, topiary is shaped, and overhanging branches of the fig and medlar tree are pruned. A tidy-up that might appeal to the sort of gardener who power-washes their flagstones and scrubs the moss from their pots, but, to me, it feels as if a much-loved and elegantly aging friend has gone in for a round of cosmetic surgery. Not unrecognizable, but slightly cold and distant and, to my mind, a little dishonest. For a couple of weeks a year, the garden doesn't quite feel like mine." I love Nigel's description of how  Chelsea Chopping  his garden makes him feel. It can be tough for gardeners to Chelsea Chop their gardens. New gardeners, especially, will feel a pang of uncertainty as they cut back perfectly good plants for the first time. I know it seems counter-intuitive. I thought it was hilarious that Nigel likens it to a round of cosmetic surgery. Now, I will forever think of the Chelsea Chop through Nigel's eyes.  Finally, I wanted to share Nigel's perspective on his garden today. I found it particularly touching: I would like to say that the garden I have now will probably be my last. Twenty years on from digging up the lawn, I have a space that is more inspirational and restful than I could have ever imagined. I feel the garden has come of age. Yet the space still refuses to stand still. Even now, there are changes afoot. This year I reintroduced the vegetables and sweet peas that I missed so much. Tomatoes and calendulas now grow in huge terracotta pots on the kitchen steps, and there is an entire table of culinary herbs. There are tubs of marigolds and stands of bronze fennel. Next year there may be more. The garden will never be "finished." I have no idea what will happen next. All I know is that there won't ever be a lawn."   July is the month of the lotus in China. This reminded me of a video I shared last year in the Facebook Group for the Show from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which shows Senior Horticulturist, Pat Clifford, teaching their intern Hazel, how to remove the older leaves of the Giant Water Lily, so the pond does not get overcrowded. Using a pitchfork, Pat carefully folds the giant lily pad first in half, then quarters, and then once more. Then he stabs the large folded pad with the pitchfork, hoists it in the air to let the water drain out, and then flops the beast down on the edge of the pond. The camera zooms in to reveal the most savage thorns that grow on the underside of the lily pad and all down the stem of the plant. It was so surprising to see how vicious the thorns are - rivaling the thorniest rose.   Propagate Pelargoniums Through Cutting If you've never taken cuttings of your pelargoniums before, you will be delighted with the results. Pelargoniums are also known as cranesbills or hardy geraniums. All you need to do is snip off short lengths of your favorite pelargonium, remove any leaves from the lower part of the stem that will get pushed into your growing medium, dip the stem in some rooting powder, and then place it in the pot. Pelargoniums root so quickly - you'll have many new plants in just a few weeks.   Alright, that's it for today's gardening news. Now, if you'd like to check out my curated news articles and blog posts for yourself, you're in luck, because I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. There's no need to take notes or search for links - the next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events 1817   Today is the birthday of the American essayist and philosopher Henry David Thoreau. An advocate for living a simple life, National Simplicity Day is observed every July 12th in Thoreau's honor. Thoreau said: "Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders." "Gardening is civil and social, but it wants the vigor and freedom of the forest and the outlaw."   1834   On this day, about a month before his 35th birthday, the Scottish plant explorer David Douglas and his little Scottish terrier named Billy arrived at the northern tip of Hawaii.  After landing, David met up with a man named Ned Gurney. And I know it's hard to imagine, but Gurney actually made his living by trapping feral cattle in large pits. As a young man, Gurney had been convicted of stealing and had been shipped to Australia. But, somehow, he had made his way to Hawaii. It was on this day in 1834 that Gurney's path crossed with Douglas. That morning, Gurney told authorities that he had breakfast with Douglas, gave him directions, and sent him on his way. Tragically, by noon, Douglas's body, along with an angry bull, was found in one of the pits. And sadly, Douglas's dog Billy, who traveled with him on almost all of his expeditions, was sitting there, above the pit, all alone by his master's pack. Today we realize that how Douglas ended up in the pit remains a mystery. We will never know for sure what happened. But, we do know that Douglas was responsible for the identification of over 200 new plant species in North America, including the famous Douglas-fir. Despite his lack of formal training, Douglas sent more plants back to Europe than any other botanist of his time. There is a memorial to Douglas in Honolulu which says: "Here lies Master David Douglas - an indefatigable traveler. He was sent out by the Royal Horticultural Society of London and gave his life for science." And on the second bronze tablet there is a quote by Virgil: "Even here the tear of pity springs, And hearts are touched by human things."   1835  On this day, Charles Darwin wrote a letter to his friend John Stevens Henslow. He wrote: "In a few days' time, the Beagle will sail for the Galapagos Islands. I look forward with joy and interest to this, both as being somewhat nearer to England and for the sake of having a good look at an active volcano." Throughout his life, Darwin exchanged many letters with Henslow, who was a professor of Botany and Mineralogy at Cambridge University. His correspondence was a powerful influence on Darwin, shaping his thinking about the natural world. When they were young men, Henslow and Darwin had walked the Cambridgeshire countryside together. Their walks inspired Darwin to study the natural world and to travel. And, it was thanks to Henslow that Darwin received the invitation to join captain Robert FitzRoy on the HMS Beagle. Henslow had recommended Darwin for the journey because of his likable personality. Once Darwin was officially part of team Beagle, Henslow gave him a gift, a copy of Humboldt's Narrative, an account of Humboldt's travels in South America. In it, Henslow had inscribed these words: "J. S. Henslow to his friend C. Darwin on his departure from England upon a voyage around the world. September 21st, 1831." Well, needless to say, Darwin treasured this gift above all others. At his death, the book was safely brought to Cambridge University Library  - where it remains to this day.   1938   Today is the anniversary of the death of the botanist Ynes Mexia ("EE-nez Muh-HAY-ah"). In terms of her botanical career, Ynes was a late bloomer. The first half of her life was turbulent, but at the age of 50, Ynes joined the Sierra Club. Nature had always been a balm to her. Eager to get some formal training, Ynes decided to enroll at Berkeley to take botany classes. She would take classes there on and off over the next 16 years. Ynes's goal was not to graduate but simply to learn more about plants. When she wasn't in school, Ynes fell in love with fieldwork. She said, "I found a task where I could be useful and really produce something of lasting worth; while living out among the flowers." Ynes was especially drawn to unique plants, and she absolutely adored sunflowers. In fact, on one of her botanizing trips, she discovered an entirely new genus of Compositae. And, Ynes's ability to speak Spanish came in handy as she botanized in the southwestern part of the United States, Mexico, and South America. Ynes's collecting efforts proved extraordinary. Many scholars argue that she was the most accomplished plant collector of her time. Ynes's first botanizing trip alone netted 500 specimens - the same number that Darwin brought back on the Beagle. Over Ynes's career, she collected 150,000 specimens and discovered over 500 brand-new plant species. Now, her botanist peers were well aware of her staggering amount of work, but not many liked her. Still, she did work closely with botanists Alice Eastwood, John Thomas Howell, and Agnes Chase. In 1938, Ynes had returned to Mexico in search of new specimens. But the pain in her stomach got the best of her; she was forced to return to the United States, and she died at Berkeley from lung cancer. Ynes' estate was donated in part to the Redwood Preserve in California. And there's a forty-acre grove there that has one of the tallest trees on the planet. Today, if you visit, that grove is named in Ynes's honor. Today, some 80 years after her death, scientists are still processing the plants she collected. And there's an excellent PBS short about Ynes Mexia ("EE-nez Muh-HAY-ah") that was narrated by narrator Julianna Margulies.   Unearthed Words Here is the fern's frond, unfurling a gesture, Like a conductor whose music will now be pause And the one note of silence To which the whole earth dances gravely – A dancer, leftover, among crumbs and remains Of God's drunken supper, Dancing to start things up again. And they do start-up – to the one note of silence. The mouse's ear unfurls its trust. The spider takes up her bequest. And the retina Reins the Creation with a bridle of water. How many went under? Everything up to this point went under. Now they start up again Dancing gravely, like the plume Of a warrior returning, under the low hills, Into his own kingdom. — Ted Hughes, English writer and Poet Laureate, Fern   Grow That Garden Library The Gardener & the Grill by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig  This book came out in 2012, and the subtitle is The Bounty of the Garden Meets the Sizzle of the Grill. Dr. Mark Knoblauch said, "Americans have become so accustomed to firing up their backyard grills for all sorts of meats, from large joints to everyday burgers, that they forget that vegetables, flourishing in the nearby garden, profit equally from the punch of flavor that barbecuing bestows. Grilling potato slices before tossing them with strongly herbed French vinaigrette adds a level of flavor often lacking in mayonnaise-dressed potato salads. Grilling green tomato slices before sandwiching them with cream cheese delivers a somewhat less heavy alternative to frying. For all their imaginative ways of grilling greens, Adler and Fertig by no means ignore fish and meat. Fish tacos brim with leafy greens and blackened fish pieces, and there's even a comforting burger. The authors advocate grilled slices of bread, and they present examples from Afghan, Indian, and Italian traditions. Searing fruits such as peaches, apples, and figs underlies a number of sweet desserts." This book is 224 pages of recipes and tips - all shared with today's gardener in mind. You can get a copy of The Gardener & the Grill by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig and support the show, using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $1.   Today's Botanic Spark 1969   During this week in 1969, newspapers across the country were sharing this little snippet about San Francisco. "San Francisco was originally known as Yerba Buena. Spanish for "good herb," a small mint-like plant early explorers found." Over the years, people have left their hearts in San Francisco. As the author Rudyard Kipling said, "San Francisco has only one drawback –' tis hard to leave."

We talk with Tim Murphy of Mineralogy Inc in Tulsa Oklahoma. We discuss moisture vapor transmission through concrete and how it affects non permeable floor coatings. This is a more technical talk of concrete chemistry and how moisture vapor can move through concrete. If you are interested in the nut and bolts of concrete and how to prevent coatings related failures this is the show for you. On this episode Steve discussed with Tim the following issues: Who is Mineralogy and how can they help How do coatings fail in Moisture Vapor conditions Different moisture testing methods General thoughts on moisture mitigation products How they test core samples ASR discussion and other aggregate issues For those of you who want to know more about the subject see the link below. https://us-43.wistia.com/medias/melmnu9eej We also have an attachment if you want more information. Tim’s contact info: Tim Murphy Mineralogy Inc. Tulsa, Oklahoma 918-744-8284 tmurphy@mineralogy-inc.com

Wine Road Episode 88 - Robert Bath, Master Sommelier  Be sure to be ready to take some amazing notes! Bob, Master Sommelier, visits Beth and Marcy and gives recommendations on where to start when you’re beginning your wine tasting adventure, how to choose your wine, and tips to curate the perfect day of wine tasting.   Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.   Special Guest:  Robert Bath, Master Sommelier    Show Notes 1:00 Is there a ‘right’ way to taste wine? 7:15 Bob’s sommelier story 10:58 How do you choose a wine?? 12:55 trends to approaches in wine 14:00 How do we start? 16:00 slight tangent…. 18:28 How many wines should I try? 20:50 Book of the day: Wine in Place 21:30 Mineralogy   Links: Guest: Robert Bath, Professor at CIA Sonoma House Recipes on the Wine Road website Roadhouse Winery Book of the day: Wine and Place Tickets for Wine & Food Affair   Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Another chance to hear Monica Grady, Professor of Planetary and Space Sciences at the Open University, interviewed by Kirsty Young in July 2015. Well-known in scientific circles, at NASA and the European Space Agency, she came to the attention of the general public with her enthusiastic celebration when, as part of the Rosetta project, the probe Philae became the first-ever spacecraft to land on a comet - 67P - in November 2014. The spacecraft had taken ten years to journey through space and a decade was spent on the preparations. She was born in 1958 in Leeds as the eldest of eight children. She studied chemistry and geology at Durham University and did her PhD on carbon in meteorites at Cambridge, where she worked closely with Professor Colin Pillinger on the Beagle 2 project to Mars. She first worked at the OU in 1983 before joining the Department of Mineralogy of the Natural History Museum, becoming Head of the Meteorites and Cosmic Mineralogy Division. She is married to Professor Ian Wright who is one of the lead scientists on the Rosetta cometary mission and they have one son. She was awarded a CBE in 2012 for services to space sciences and asteroid (4731) was named "Monicagrady" in her honour. DISC ONE: Meat Loaf - Bat out of Hell DISC TWO: Gilbert & Sullivan - When the Foeman Bares His Steel from The Pirates of Penzance, conducted by Isidore Godfrey, played by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, sung by the D’Oyly Carte Opera Chorus DISC THREE: Brahms’ St Anthony Chorale – played by Murray Perahia & Georg Solti DISC FOUR: Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water DISC FIVE: Ultravox - Vienna DISC SIX: Fanfare for the Open University from Leonard Salzedo’s Divertimento, played by Philip Jones Brass Ensemble DISC SEVEN: The Agnes Dei from Karl Jenkin’s The Armed Man, sung by the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, played by the London Philharmonic Orchestra DISC EIGHT: Smetana‘s Ma Vlast (My Homeland) played by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vaclav Talich Producer: Cathy Drysdale.

In China, July is the month of the lotus. Recently I shared a video in the Facebook Group for the Showfrom the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburghwhich shows Senior Horticulturist, Pat Clifford, teaching their intern Hazel, how to remove the older leaves of the Giant Water Lily so the pond does not get overcrowded. Using a pitchfork, Pat carefully folds the large lily pad first in half, then quarters, and then once more. Then he stabs the large folded pad with the pitchfork, hoists it in the air to let the water drain out and then flops the beast down on the edge of the pond. The camera zooms in to reveal the most savage thorns that grow on the underside of the lily pad and all down the stem of the plant. It was so surprising to see how viscous the thorns are - rivaling the thorniest rose.     Brevities   #OTD It's the anniversary of the day that Captain Cook arrived in England in 1771.  He had successfully led that first voyage to Australia. But, neither Cook, nor his botanist Joseph Banks, realized that the quartz reef where they planted the British Flag contained gold. The area would remain untouched by Europeans for almost two more decades. And, Cook's ship, the Endeavor, had somehow managed to survive the trials of sailing on the Great Barrier Reef and River. Before he sailed for England, Cook worried the Endeaver wouldn't make it around the Cape of Good Hope. In a fateful decision, Cook had brought the ship to Batavia, a Dutch colony, in order to fortify his ship. Batavia was a dangerous place. Malaria and dysentery were rampant. As a result of his stop in Batavia, Cook lost a staggering 38 members of his crew. The botanists, Banks and Solander, managed to survive the stop, although at one point they were both gravely ill. Even as they battled back from illness, they still went out to collect specimens. So, on this day, in 1771, Cook and Banks and Solander make it home to England. 365 days later, Cook would be setting sail once more, but this time Banks would not be going with.  Instead, a German, Johann Reinhold Forster and his son Georg—would be the botanists for his next big adventure.       #OTD Today, in 1835, Charles Darwin wrote a letter to his friend John Stevens Henslow.   He wrote:   “In a few days time the Beagle will sail for the Galapagos Islands. I look forward with joy and interest to this, both as being somewhat nearer to England and for the sake of having a good look at an active volcano.” Throughout his life, Darwin exchanged letters with Henslow, professor of Botany and Mineralogy at Cambridge University,  Their correspondence was a powerful influence on Darwin; helping to shape his thinking about the natural world.   And, it was thanks to Henslow that Darwin received the invitation to join captain Robert FitzRoy on the HMS Beagle. Henslow had written a letter recommending Darwin for the journey because of his like-able personality. When they were young, Henslow and Darwin had walked the Cambridgeshire countryside together. Their walks inspired Darwin to study the natural world and to travel. Once Darwin was part of team Beagle, Henslow presented Darwin with a copy of Humboldt's Narrative, an account of Humboldt's travels in South America. In it, Henslow had inscribed these words:   "J. S. Henslow to his friend C. Darwin on his departure from England upon a voyage around the World. 21st Sept. 1831."   Darwin treasured this gift above all others and at his death, the book was safely brought to Cambridge University Library where it remains to this day.     Unearthed Words   #OTD  It's the birthday of Henry David Thoreau, born on this day in 1817.    National Simplicity Day is observed on July 12th in his honor.  Thoreau was an advocate for living a life of simplicity. Thoreau said all of these things: "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer." ”The question is not what you look at, but what you see." "Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders."  "Gardening is civil and social, but it wants the vigor and freedom of the forest and the outlaw."     Today's book recommendation: Gardens Are for People by Thomas Church    Church is one of the most influential American landscape architects of the twentieth century. Church's ideas on the 'modern' landscape revolutionized residential landscape design; changing the look of the suburban back yard.  His notion that the suburban backyard should be an extension of the house, essentially creating an outdoor room, was revolutionary. Gardens Are for Peoplecontains the essence of Thomas Church's design philosophy and much practical advice. His four design principles include: • Unity  • Function  • Simplicity • Scale The book is loaded with photographs of some of the 2,000 gardens designed by Church. It was Thomas Church who said: "When your garden is finished I hope it will be more beautiful that you anticipated, require less care than you expected, and have cost only a little more than you had planned."       Today's Garden Chore   Propagate pelargoniums through cutting. If you've never taken cuttings of your pelargoniums before, you will be delighted with the results. Pelargoniums are also known as cranesbills or hardy geraniums. All you need to do is snip off short lengths of your favorite pelargonium, remove any leaves from the lower part of the stem that will get pushed into your growing medium, dip the stem in some rooting powder, and then place it in the pot.  Pelargoniums root so easily - you'll have many new plants in just a few weeks.     Something Sweet  Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart   Over the years, people have left their hearts in San Francisco. The author Rudyard Kipling said, "San Francisco has only one drawback – ’tis hard to leave." Paul Kanter of Jefferson Airplane,  said, "San Francisco is 49 square miles surrounded by reality." Ashleigh Brilliant, author and cartoonist, said, "There may not be a Heaven, but there is San Francisco." The writer William Saroyan said, "If you’re not alive, San Francisco will bring you to life." During this week in 1969, newspapers across the country were sharing this little snippet about San Francisco.  "San Francisco was originally known as Yerba Buena. Spanish for "good herb," a small mint-like plant early explorers found."       Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

Professor Tom Devine, the Sir William Fraser Chair of Scottish History and Palaeography, presents the third lecture in the Enlightenment series. Professor Devine is the author or editor of over two dozen books on topics ranging from migration, famine, identity, transatlantic commercial links, urban history, the Highlands and rural social history. Other panel members included Joyce McMillan, chief theatre critic for The Scotsman, Professor Geoffrey Boulton, Vice Principal and Regius Professor of Geology and Mineralogy at the University and James Boyle, former Chairman, Scottish Arts Council and Cultural Commission. Recorded on 7 October 2006 at the University of Edinburgh's McEwan Hall.

FOR EPISODE COMMENTS PLEASE VISIT: Friends of Minerals Forum Recorded at the 2018 Fine Mineral Shows: Tucson (AKA The Westward Look Show, Gail and Jim sit down with Bryan Lees, Jamie Newman, John Rakovan, Dave Waisman and Stephen Neely to address the issue of The Current State of the Mineral Collecting World and How we Preserve it for Future Generations. This panel represents a good slice of the American mineral-collecting community. We have a Mineral Dealer (Lees), a Museum Curator (Newmann), someone in the mineral media world (Rakovan), a Show Promoter (Waisman) and a Collector (Neely). Lots of great comments, suggestions and ideas. And remember, if you have an idea on a topic you'd like to hear addressed on future episodes of Breakfast With Minerals, drop us a line at: topics@breakfastwithminerals.com (mailto:topics@breakfastwithminerals.com) SHOW NOTES 11:04.804 - Rock Currier series on Being A Collector - referenced by John Rakovan Published in The Mineralogical Record (https://mineralogicalrecord.com) Only a few bound copies left. Otherwise, the articles were printed in the following issues: Vol. 42-3 - https://mineralogicalrecord.com/detail.asp?id=293 Vol. 40-3 - https://mineralogicalrecord.com/detail.asp?id=279 Vol. 40-2 - https://mineralogicalrecord.com/detail.asp?id=277 Vol. 40-1 - https://mineralogicalrecord.com/detail.asp?id=276 Vol. 39-5 - https://mineralogicalrecord.com/detail.asp?id=274 Vol. 39-4 - https://mineralogicalrecord.com/detail.asp?id=272 12:23.954 - American Museum renovation - Jamie Newman https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent-exhibitions/earth-and-planetary-sciences-halls/harry-frank-guggenheim-hall-of-minerals 26:30.236 - Friends of Mineralogy, FMF, MinDat chat rooms - John Rakovan http://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/ https://www.mindat.org/forum.php 26:59.339 - COLIDO chat room - Bryan Lees http://www.colido.de/en-us 30:17.537 - Jurassic Park interested in Amber - Dave Waisman http://jurassicpark.wikia.com/wiki/Amber 34:34.675 - John Culberson - Congressman from Houston - collector - Steve Neely https://culberson.house.gov 37:45.008 - “Garden of Crystals” book - Steve Neely https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Garden-Crystals-Vandall-King/dp/0983201749 https://kristalle.com/product/natures-garden-of-crystals/ 45:29.000 - Monica Rakovan’s book for children - John Rakovan https://issuu.com/irocks/docs/shinypurplecrystals-mk_final https://www.facebook.com/AppleValleyMinerals/ 45:45.027 - Mineralogical Society of America - Website focusing on minerals for kids - John Rakovan http://www.mineralogy4kids.org http://www.minsocam.org 46:55.970 - Friends of Mineralogy Symposiums - Dave Waisman https://www.friendsofmineralogy.org/symposia/ https://www.friendsofmineralogy.org/ 49:13.776 - NCH: Smoky Hawk - Jim Spann https://vimeo.com/ondemand/nch03 56:02.530 - Triphylite - Rechargable batteris - John Rakovan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triphylite http://www.minerals.net/mineral/triphylite.aspx https://www.britannica.com/science/triphylite 1:06:05.903 - Yale Museum - Jim Spann http://peabody.yale.edu/exhibits/hall-minerals-earth-and-space 1:07:30.905 - Mineral Museums - Dave Waisman Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History - New Haven, CT http://peabody.yale.edu/exhibits/hall-minerals-earth-and-space Perot Museum of Nature and Science - Dallas, TX https://www.perotmuseum.org University of Arizona Gem & Mineral Museum - Tucson, AZ http://gemandmineralmuseum.arizona.edu http://www.uamineralmuseum.org/content/welcome-university-arizona-gem-mineral-museum Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals - Hillsboro, OR https://ricenorthwestmuseum.org 1:08:22.483 - SMMP - Bryan Lees http://www.smmp.net 1:10:38.621 - Prospectors & Mineral Explorers - Bryan Lees Prospectors Show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prospectors(TVseries) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3216258/ Mineral Explorers Show https://www.crystalspringsmining.com/season-1ep71.html https://www.facebook.com/mineral.explorers/ 1:15:56.229 - OceanView Mine - Dave Waisman http://digforgems.com http://www.oceanviewmine.com https://www.facebook.com/OceanviewMine/ 1:16:21.884 - Arkansas Pay To Dig Sites - Gail Spann Crater Of Diamonds http://www.craterofdiamondsstatepark.com Ron Coleman Mine https://colemanquartz.com 1:17:11.406 - Rocks & Minerals article on fee digging sites - John Rakovan http://www.rocksandminerals.org 1:17:27.465 - Crystal Park near Butte. Montana - Dave Waisman http://southwestmt.com/listings/11967.htm http://ourtravelingtribe.com/2014/10/rock-hounding-prisms-crystal-park-montana.html If you're interested in Sponsoring future episodes of Breakfast With Minerals, please contact Bryan Swoboda at bryan@bluecapproductions.com (mailto:bryan@bluecapproductions.com) Special Guests: Bryan Lees, Dave Waisman, Jamie Newman, John Rakovan, and Stephen Neely.

Laura Brehaut and Katherine Kovacs from the Melbourne branch of the Gemmological Association of Australia give a detailed starter lesson on gemmology and their work at the GAA. Find out about the GAA courses and activities in the industry at www.gem.org.au

New research from a team led by Carnegie’s Robert Hazen predicts that Earth has more than 1,500 undiscovered minerals and that the exact mineral diversity of our planet is unique and could not be duplicated anywhere in the cosmos.

Kirsty Young's castaway is Monica Grady, Professor of Planetary and Space Sciences at the Open University. Well-known in scientific circles, at NASA and the European Space Agency, she came to the attention of the general public with her enthusiastic celebration when, as part of the Rosetta project, the probe Philae became the first-ever spacecraft to land on a comet - 67P - in November 2014. The spacecraft had taken ten years to journey through space and a decade was spent on the preparations. She was born in 1958 in Leeds as the eldest of eight children. She studied chemistry and geology at Durham University and did her PhD on carbon in meteorites at Cambridge, where she worked closely with Professor Colin Pillinger on the Beagle 2 project to Mars. She first worked at the OU in 1983 before joining the Department of Mineralogy of the Natural History Museum, becoming Head of the Meteorites and Cosmic Mineralogy Division. She is married to Professor Ian Wright who is one of the lead scientists on the Rosetta cometary mission and they have one son. She was awarded a CBE in 2012 for services to space sciences and asteroid (4731) was named "Monicagrady" in her honour. Producer: Cathy Drysdale.

Professor Tom Devine, the Sir William Fraser Chair of Scottish History and Palaeography, presents the third lecture in the Enlightenment series.Professor Devine is the author or editor of over two dozen books on topics ranging from migration, famine, identity, transatlantic commercial links, urban history, the Highlands and rural social history.Other panel members included Joyce McMillan, chief theatre critic for The Scotsman, Professor Geoffrey Boulton, Vice Principal and Regius Professor of Geology and Mineralogy at the University and James Boyle, former Chairman, Scottish Arts Council and Cultural Commission. Recorded on 7 October 2006 at the University of Edinburgh's McEwan Hall.

We studied seven Itokawa particles provided by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) as first International Announcement of Opportunity (AO) study mainly using electron and synchrotron radiation X-ray beam techniques. All the analyzed particles were collected from the first-touchdown site and composed of olivine and plagioclase with traces of Ca phosphate and chromite, and do not contain pyroxenes. Optical microscopy of these particles shows minor undulatory extinction of olivine and plagioclase, suggesting minor shock metamorphism (shock stage: S2). The electron microprobe analysis shows that olivine is Fo(70-73) and plagioclase is An(13-10)Or(5-7). The synchrotron radiation X-ray diffraction (SR-XRD) analysis of olivine crystals gives cell dimensions of a = 4.708 to 4.779 angstrom, b = 10.271 to 10.289 angstrom, c = 6.017 to 6.024 angstrom, corresponding to the Fo content of Fo(similar to 70) by Vegard's law. This composition matches the result obtained by the electron microprobe analysis. The olivine compositions of the analyzed particles are consistent with those of LL chondrites. The cell dimensions of two plagioclase crystals (a = 8.180 to 8.194 angstrom, b = 12.53 to 12.893 angstrom, c = 7.125 to 7.23 angstrom, a = 92.6 degrees to 93.00 degrees, beta = 116.36 degrees to 116.75 degrees, gamma = 90.03 degrees to 90.17 degrees) indicate that their equilibration temperatures are 800 degrees C +/- 10 degrees C. This temperature is near the peak metamorphic temperature recorded by equilibrated ordinary chondrites. The size of plagioclase crystals and the homogeneity of olivine compositions indicate that their petrologic type is >= 5. We also analyzed plagioclase by SR iron X-ray absorption near-edge structure (SR-XANES) and found that its Fe3+/(Fe2+ + Fe3+) ratio is approximately 0.5. Such high Fe3+ abundance indicates the formation under a relatively oxidizing environment. Thus, all these analyses have reconfirmed that the Itokawa particles returned by the Hayabusa spacecraft are very weakly shocked equilibrated LL chondrites, which matches the results of the preliminary examination team.

Paul Pohwat shows examples from the NMNH collections of smithsonite, a mineral named after James Smithson, the founder of the Smithsonian. Paul Pohwat is the Mineral Collection Manager of the Division of Mineralogy at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.

Fri, 1 Jan 1993 12:00:00 +0100 http://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/6037/ http://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/6037/1/Dingwell_Donald_6037.pdf Bagdassarov, Nikolai; Dingwell, Donald B.; Webb, Sharon L. Bagdassarov, Nikolai; Dingwell, Donald B. und Webb, Sharon L. (1993): Effect of boron, phosphorus and fluorine on shear stress relaxation in haplogranite melts. In: European Journal of Mineralogy, Vol. 5, Nr. 3: pp. 409-425.

Mon, 1 Jan 1990 12:00:00 +0100 http://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/6010/ http://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/6010/1/Dingwell_Donald_6010.pdf Dingwell, Donald B.; Webb, Sharon L. Dingwell, Donald B. und Webb, Sharon L. (1990): Relaxation in silicate melts. In: European Journal of Mineralogy, Vol. 2, Nr. 4: pp. 427-449. Geowissenschaften 0