(1895–1977) was an American geologist and archaeologist. Born in Alabama, Jones earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama and his doctorate from Johns Hopkins University. Jones and his three brothers, Howard, Edwin and Raymond, served in World War I and World War ...
A new book, by University of Washington (UW) geologist David R. Montgomery, tries to be upbeat about rebuilding Earth's soils. China to extend family doctor services to more cities in 2017 Twenty seven provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities across China have issued guidelines or plans ...
William Hopkins FRS (2 February 1793 – 13 October 1866) was an English mathematician and geologist. He is famous as a private tutor of aspiring undergraduate Cambridge mathematicians, earning him the sobriquet the "senior-wrangler maker." He also made important contributions in asserting ...
while others argue for increased taxes and social welfare spending. Still others debate revolution or monitor the growth of liberation movements in foreign countries. They wield influence by publishing reports and books, developing research tools, running media ...
The MTech in Excavation Engineering course is a lucrative option in terms of employment and salary. Post completing the course candidates can work in various job profiles such as Assisting Mining Engineer, Mine Supervisor, Survey Geologist and many others depending upon their expertise. The average ...
naturalist, geologist, and biologist; best known for his theories on evolution Darwin was nothing if not direct. From“survival of the fittest”to“a scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections, – a mere heart of stone,”some might suggest too straightforward. However, Darwin’s ...
Briefly the mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts, he later moved to Kansas where he was appointed the first State Geologist. He led the first geological survey of the state in 1864, and published the first book on the geology of Kansas. He lectured extensively, and was dep...
Joseph Michael "Joe" Acabá (born May 17, 1967) is an American educator, hydrogeologist, and NASA astronaut. In May 2004 he became the first person of Puerto Rican heritage to be named as a NASA astronaut candidate, when he was selected as a member of NASA Astronaut Training Group 19. ...
William Hopkins FRS (2 February 1793 – 13 October 1866) was an English mathematician and geologist. He is famous as a private tutor of aspiring undergraduate Cambridge mathematicians, earning him the sobriquet the "senior-wrangler maker." He also made important contributions in asserting...
Alexandre-Émile Béguyer de Chancourtois (20 January 1820 – 14 November 1886) was a French geologist and mineralogist who was the first to arrange the chemical elements in order of atomic weights, doing so in 1862. De Chancourtois only published his paper, but did not publish his ac...