Fishing meets science with waders and smartphones Press release 29 February 2016 Dutch and American researchers have developed waders equipped with temperature sensors that enable fly-fishers to find the best fishing locations while collecting data to help scientists study streams. The research is published today (29 February) in Geoscientific Instrumentation, Methods and Data Systems (GI), an open access journal of the European Geosciences Union. Read more
Screening truffles for radioactivity 30 years from Chernobyl Press release 25 February 2016 Swiss and German researchers have analysed Burgundy truffles collected in central Europe and found they contain only negligible amounts of radioactive caesium, being safe for consumption. The results are published today (25 February) in Biogeosciences. Read more
Terri Cook and Phil McKenna awarded EGU Science Journalism Fellowship Press release 23 February 2016 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) has named journalists Terri Cook and Phil McKenna as the winners of its 2016 Science Journalism Fellowship. The support will allow Cook to look into how artificial floods are used to support sustainable water development, while McKenna will report on how trees and buildings can weaken seismic vibrations. Read more
EGU Great Debates set the trend 18 February 2016 Nicholas Arndt, EGU Outreach Committee Chair, and John Ludden, EGU President 2005–2007, write about the Great Debates in the geosciences, which were first held at the EGU General Assembly in 2005 and are now being adopted by geoscience unions across the world. Read more
Policy-related science 1 February 2016 The policy branch of the EGU website continues to be updated with a new policy-related science subsection. Each scientific topic highlights its importance for policy development, current legislation, and recent EGU papers of relevance. Read more
News from the EGU: General Assembly call for papers, EGU awards, ECS definition changed (January 2016) 29 January 2016 The January 2016 edition of the EGU email newsletter, the monthly information service for Union members, is now available. Read more
Apply to be an EGU division early career scientist representative 25 January 2016 Early career scientist representatives are a crucial link between the EGU and the early career scientist community. A few EGU divisions are looking to appoint new representatives. Read more
Imaggeo Photo Competition 25 January 2016 The seventh annual EGU photo competition opens on 1 February. Up until 1 March, every participant pre-registered for the General Assembly can submit up three original photos and one moving image on any broad theme related to the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. This year, in line with the theme of the EGU 2016 General Assembly, we particularly encourage submissions representing an Active Planet. Read more
Communicate Your Science Video Competition 20 January 2016 Want to communicate your research to a wider audience and try your hand at video production? Now’s your chance! Early career scientists pre-registered for the EGU General Assembly are invited to take part in the EGU’s Communicate Your Science Video Competition. The deadline is 4 March. Read more
Nominate candidates for EGU awards and medals 20 January 2016 Every year, the EGU honours individuals for their contributions to the Earth, planetary and space sciences. EGU members are kindly asked to submit their nominations for all EGU 2017 medals and awards by 15 June 2016. Read more
