The Life Geographic: A somewhat self-absorbed personal and professional development blog of an ex-Geography high-school teacher…
Talking to Amy Imhoff meant bringing together several of my favourite things: space, geography, Star Trek, science communication, feminist media, public engagement, and the kind of wonderfully nerdy conversation where you begin with astronomy and somehow end up at Taylor Swift, dark skies, comet juice and Captain Janeway.
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman captured the "Hello, World" image of Earth from Orion on April 2, 2026. The image's unique perspective prompts critical thinking about geography, highlighting Earth's scale and human impact. Educators are encouraged to use the photo as a teaching tool, fostering discussions on Earth's condition and visual interpretation.
There's a lot of hot air over this US cold snap... Let's get one fundamental thing straight!
The media is awash with look-backs of 2017. Here are some alternatives for you to enjoy! Happy New Year!
Part 2 about the poles, including a visit to a lab that works on polar ice and a letter from a friend in Antarctica!
Perseus cut off Medusa's head. PERSEUS on the other hand is far more subtle...