An Appreciation from the Irish Geological Association By Patrick Roycroft Dr Matthew Parkes, exceptional Senior Curator of the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History (NMINH), passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on 23 October 2020. It is an honour to write a short tribute on behalf of…
Month: <span>October 2020</span>
ZOOM Series of Lectures “Rocks Used by Our Ancestors” by Prof. Ian Sanders (Fellow Emeritus, TCD) WEEKLYS ON TUESDAYS (10th, 17th, 24th November and 1st December 2020) In collaboration with the Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland The Irish Geological Association has partnered with the Institute of…
Abstract Geologists and many researchers working on different fields of science often need minerals with targeted compositions and structures for various purposes (catalysts, smart technology, standards for analysis, or starting material for experiments). Is it easy to find them in nature? Is it possible to synthesise them using facile methods?…