We are excited to inform you that Geochemical Perspectives, an EAG publication launched in 2012, has been indexed in Web of Science starting last fall. Its first impact factor is due to be announced in the coming months.
The next issue, 'Fluids in the Continental Crust', written by Bruce Yardley and Robert Bodnar, is currently in preparation and will be available in April on www.geochemicalperspectives.org and GeoScienceWorld.
At present, we know of ~600,000 asteroids in the asteroid belt, and there are very likely millions more. Orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter, they are thought to be the shattered remnants of small bodies formed within the young Sun's solar nebula that never accreted enough material to become planets. These “minor bodies” are therefore keys to understanding how the Solar System formed and evolved. As leftover planetary building blocks, they are of great importance in understanding planetary compositions. They may also provide clues to the origin of life, as similar bodies may have delivered organics and water to the early Earth. For these reasons, several international space agencies have funded sample- return missions to asteroids.
We would like to remind you that EAG members have online access to all back issues at Elements online (user id = email address and password = EAG membership number).
Thomas Röckmann, a leading specialist in the development and application of isotope techniques to atmospheric research, was the EAG Distinguished Lecturer 2013. During his tour in Eastern Europe, he presented the following lectures, which can now be viewed as videos at www.eag.eu.com/education/dlp/lecture-tour-2013 or on the EAG YouTube Channel:
We would like to remind you that EAG members organizing short courses in 2014 are encouraged to apply for EAG sponsorship. If your institution wishes to organize a short course focusing on special topics or techniques from the broad field of geochemistry, EAG could sponsor students attending the course, up to 200 Euros per student. For information, visit www.eag.eu.com/education/shortcourse/.
The EAG is excited to announce the selection of Dr. Rachael James, University of Southampton, as EAG Distinguished Lecturer 2014. Rachael’s research focuses on the development and application of chemical and isotopic techniques to improve our understanding of earth and planetary processes- both now and in the past.
As in previous lecture tours, institutions in Central and Eastern Europe interested in Rachael's research, can invite her to present one or two lectures. Additional information is available at www.eag.eu.com/education/dlp/.
Goldschmidt2014 promises high quality, diverse and exciting science but also offers a wide range of attractive field trips, workshops and a lively social program. 10 pre- and post-conference field trips exploring the geologic wonders of the region are now available for booking, as well as 12 workshops covering various fields of geochemistry.
There are many quality hotels in Sacramento at a range of prices to suit every budget. Goldschmidt2014 has collaborated with the Sacramento Conventions and Visitors Bureau to provide exciting opportunities for Goldschmidt delegates, including discounts on local transport and nearby hotels. For more information on discounts around Sacramento, please visit the Sacramento Visitor's Bureau page. The Sheraton Hotel and the Hyatt Hotel are both offering substantial discounts for Goldschmidt delegates and are conveniently located within easy walking distance of the conference. To book these hotels at the discounted rate please click here.
[EarthSky] A team led by astronomers at The Australian National University has discovered the oldest known star in the universe, which formed shortly after the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago. The discovery has allowed astronomers for the first time to study the chemistry of the first stars, giving scientists a clearer idea of what the universe was like in its infancy. Read more
[Phys.org] Bedrock influences forests and landscape evolution much more than was previously thought, according to a study by University of Wyoming scientists published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Read more
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