Category Archives: earth

10 steps to make your Ph.D. experience easier

Guest Post by Andrea Witmer What is PhD and why is it important? The full name of this academic level is Philosophy Doctor, which is not necessarily connected with philosophy as a subject because this name is just a historical … Continue reading →

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Many Died in Devastating Flash Floods in Uttarakhand

According to news reports Over 30 people have been killed following heavy rains that lashed Uttarakhand  resulting in landslides and road blockages. Death toll due to cloudburst & incessant rains in Chamoli and Pithoragarh could likely rise further. Due to … Continue reading →

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BOOK: Complexity: The Evolution of Earth’s Biodiversity and the Future of Humanity

Originally posted on The Dispersal of Darwin:
This new book might be of interest to this blog’s readers: William C. Burger, Complexity: The Evolution of Earth’s Biodiversity and the Future of Humanity (Amherst, NY: Prometheous Books, 2016), 380 pp. Publisher’s…

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Learning from Navi Mumbai – Workshop Report

Originally posted on Learning from Utopian Cities:
by Ayona Datta The third workshop in our series was on Navi Mumbai’s urban future. This workshop was held from 27-28 May 2016 and was locally organised by Dr Ratoola Kundu, from the…

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