Interesting use of GenAI methods to create photorealistic satellite imagery analogues from seismic attribute maps as a visual aid for depositional environment models in seismic interpretation.Ramdani et al (2024) conclude, “Conditional Generative Adversarial Network utilized as a method to convert seismic attribute maps into photorealistic virtual satellite image renditions of the modern analog. This virtual... Continue Reading →

I came across an old photo I took 35 years ago of the fossil Trilobite ‘Paradoxides’ in Wales, UK. As a national fossil for Wales, this might be a candidate. Some of the largest Trilobites ever found came from the dark mudstone deposits from an ancient sea in Wales, of Middle Cambrian age approx 500... Continue Reading →

The Bubble Effect: Focusing only on your geoscience disciplinary session at a conference may miss 44% of the 10 most relevant contributions. This may therefore pose a risk of missing geoscience contributions addressing similar problems from a different perspective presented outside their own sessions.Interesting paper from Sodoge et al (2024) using Natural Language Processing (NLP)... Continue Reading →

Expanded AI Model with Global Data Enhances Earth Science Applications: NASA have released V2 of the open-source Prithvi Geospatial Artificial Intelligence foundation model with global data to support a broader range of geographical applications. These include tracking changes in land use, monitoring disasters, and predicting crop yields worldwide. Previous use cases of V1 included post-disaster flood... Continue Reading →

As the year enters its final month, I'd like to share some things I've learnt as a ‘Digital Champion’ volunteer at my local Age UK, Age UK Oxfordshire, this past year. Smartphones, Tablets and Computers, and their constant updates, can be overwhelming even to those of us that profess to know more than most about technology.What I... Continue Reading →

There is a public conversation occuring that will likely have profound implications for the ethics of geoscience Artificial Intelligence (AI) for years to come. You can read about it in the Geoscientist Winter Edition published today, also online. https://geoscientist.online/sections/viewpoint/advancing-transparent-and-ethical-ai/