1. Why?
Most all of us have some fascination towards science. Whether you work actively in a scientific environment and are engulfed in research every day, or if you work outdoors with your hands, everyone can admit some field of science they are interested in. Some are fascinated with bio-hacking and being in their best physical shape. Others want to understand quantum interactions in particle accelerators. There are also those than can binge-watch every episode of How It’s Made. We all love parts of science.
Unfortunately, most science is written in a way that feels as if you need an advanced degree, just to have access to this information. The upside is, many research articles are posted online with free access and can be read by all. I love the charm in peoples eyes that happens when they finally understand a complex idea that has been explained to them, and you know they can’t wait to tell others what they learned. We all love to learn and usually just need a teacher to present the information.
My goal is to be that teacher. I want to build a place where cutting-edge science can be accessible and understood by all. From earthquakes, to volcanoes, to atmospheric sciences, I hope to bring my love of science to you.
2. What I want to build
I want this community to be a resource for scholars and non-academics. I want to present the most up-to-date research articles, highlight their key points, and provide context for the implications of the research.
I want to be a catalyst for scientific discussions, and provide a place for discussions about scientific topics outside of closed-door type academic conferences. Science is something to be appreciated by all, and not just those with advanced degrees.
3. What you can expect
My goal is to publish a new article at least once a week, typically on Monday mornings. I will provide links to the newest, high-impact articles published in journals such as Nature and Science. I want to highlight the key points the researchers found and what is so interesting about them.
I also will publish articles explaining fundamentals of Earth science, such as the theory of plate tectonics, Earth’s magnetic field, how we know about the interior layers of Earth, and the broad implications for how these findings have impacted our day-to-day lives.
4. First Highlight
My biggest fascination in Earth Science is the study of earthquakes. I have studied where earthquakes happen, how earthquakes differ, and where we expect them in the future. Earthquakes primarily occur on what are called tectonic boundaries, or the regions between tectonic plates. Tectonic plates are the surface layers of our planet that move and rotate through geologic time. On these plate boundaries, the motion between plates causes stresses to build up in solid rock layers that eventually break, causing earthquakes. Although the sizes, depths, and styles of earthquakes vary dramatically, this fundamental idea remains, we know where earthquakes mostly happen and the answer is along tectonic boundaries.
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Great article. I have been to Yellowstone many times and it is one of my favorite places on earth. It was fun to learn some new things about it.