New Scientist Discovery

02/12/2024

Great article in The Week by Jessica Hullinger on our astronomy and cosmology weekend break.

Read details below:

The New Scientist's two-day event features stargazing, talks and a tour of the UK's largest radio telescope

01/12/2024

04/11/2024

Join us for a free online event on Wednesday 6 November 2024 discussing key polar science stories right now.

In this event, experts including glaciologist Dr Ulyana Horodyskyj, evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin and New Scientist feature editor Leah Crane will each present a big story on polar science. This will be followed by an interactive panel discussion where you get to ask the questions.

We are running this event at two different times on Wednesday 6 November 2024, the first talk will be at 6pm GMT, the second at 6pm EST.

Sign up for free here:
https://www.newscientist.com/science-events/polar-science/

29/10/2024

Are you heading to World Travel Market - WTM London this year?

Many of our brilliant clients will be at the show from 5-7 November at ExCel London, bringing with them heaps of news and opportunities to share with you.

If you’re interested in finding out more, organising a media meeting or connecting with a trade representative from one of the below clients, do let us know:

Atmosphere Core
New Scientist Discovery
Visit Morocco
Orascom Hotels
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater
Winged Boots

Email [email protected], let us know which client you’d like to discuss, and we’ll come back to you. Or, if you’d like to grab a coffee and have a good chinwag with Rooster’s Travel Team, do let us know. 😉

23/10/2024

Great article in BBC Travel by Daniel Stables featuring New Scientist Discovery Director, Kevin Currie.

Read article here:
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20241021-are-you-really-helping-when-you-join-an-expedition-tour

27/09/2024

Explore the world of science fiction and learn how to craft your own captivating sci-fi tales on this immersive weekend break.

Enjoy a series of workshops and informative talks where you will learn about the creative processes behind producing a novel. Hosted by New Scientist comment and culture editor Alison Flood, along with author and former New Scientist editor Emily H. Wilson.

Whether you are a seasoned writer, just starting your writing journey or are an avid science fiction enthusiast interested in learning how the craft works, this weekender is the perfect launchpad for your sci-fi dreams.

View full details:
https://www.newscientist.com/tours/science-fiction-writing/

08/08/2024

12/02/2024

Discover Edinburgh and Glasgow's most famous scientific thinkers, and learn how their ideas underpinned our emerging understanding of the world from the 16th century onwards.

Enjoy expert talks and explore key sites from the Scottish Enlightenment, a period of incredible scientific and intellectual creativity in the 18th and early 19th centuries. During those times, leading practitioners of geology, medicine, maths, physics, astronomy, economics and philosophy exchanged and developed key scientific ideas.

Departing 5 September 2024

https://www.newscientist.com/tours/science-history-scotland-glasgow-edinburgh-enlightenment/

20/12/2023

Along with exciting New Scientist Discovery-partnered tours to North America, we also have two European tours on the way in 2024!

🔍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Darwin in Wales, 13th-18th May. Walk in the footsteps of Charles Darwin as you explore North Wales, seeing the sites where he trained before embarking on the famous voyage of discovery onboard HMS Beagle.

⛰️🇪🇸 The Science behind the Spanish Pyrenees, 15th-21st September. Enjoy a taste of Spain by exploring the Aragon region in the shadow of the Pyrenees Mountains, taking in cathedrals, culture and incredible geology.

Both of these tours include the services of local expert guides who can add a new layer of understanding to your journey, and stays at highly-recommended hotels in England, Wales and Spain.

To find out more about these tours and secure your place, visit https://www.geoculturaworld.com/tours?mode=upcoming

06/12/2023

Looking to explore great North American landscapes in 2024? We have a range of New Scientist Discovery-partnered tours on the way!

⛰️17th-23rd June: Discover the beauty of Alberta's Rocky Mountains and Badlands, along with incredible fossil records of dinosaurs

🦖15th-21st September: See how the geology of the Northeastern US influenced artists and imaginations, and enjoy exclusive access to museums in New York and Massachusetts

🏞️25th September-1st October: Witness the majesty of multiple National Parks as you explore the deserts and cultures of Utah and Colorado

🏜️3rd-8th November: Explore the mountains, mines and monuments of Arizona, soaking in the history and seeing incredible landscapes and wildlife

All tours include fascinating insights from expert guides, and stays in highly-recommended accommodation.

These tours are all live on our website; find out more at https://www.geoculturaworld.com/tours?mode=upcoming, or contact our friendly team on:

📧 [email protected]
📞+44 2081 451011 (UK)
📞+1 713 400 6326 (US)


Cactus image credit: Pete Gregoire

24/11/2023

164 years ago today, the groundbreaking Origin of Species was published. Written by famous scientist and geologist Charles Darwin, this unprecedented book was filled with insights from his worldwide voyage on HMS Beagle, but what did Darwin do before this incredible journey?

That's what we'll be finding out on our new New Scientist Discovery-partnered tour, Darwin in Wales! Focusing on Darwin's hometown of Shrewsbury and the route he took in exploring fascinating and beautiful North Wales, we'll walk in Darwin's footsteps and see the sites where he made key discoveries and built his skills, while staying at highly-recommended accommodation in England and Wales.

If you'd like to travel the Darwin trail and explore the delights of Wales, find out more at 🔎 https://www.geoculturaworld.com/tours/36-darwin-in-wales

10/11/2023

31/10/2023

Ice in a greenhouse world: What deep-time geology tells us about the future of Antarctica.

In this lecture, Jane Francis, pioneering scientist and Director of the British Antarctic Survey, will explain the fate of the Antarctic ice sheet in a future warm world.

New observations of the massive ice Antarctic sheets show that ice shelves are melting, winter sea ice is declining, and deep ocean water is warming, all of which could have a major impact on the planet. During the evening, take a look back to a time when the Earth was much warmer, like the Pliocene era (2-3 million years ago) or even the Cretaceous era (100 million years ago). The rock record shows that ice sheets were smaller and sea levels were higher during these periods, but was Antarctica ever completely ice-free?

Join us in person at The Geological Society in London for just £5, or online for free, on Monday 6 November 2023 for an evening with Jane Francis,

This event is partnered with Tours

Book here:
https://www.newscientist.com/tours/talk-antarctica-geology/

31/10/2023

Ever wondered what the fate of the Antarctic ice sheet will be in a future warm world?

Join geologist Jane Francis, Director of the British Antarctic Survey, as she discusses what deep-time geology tells us about the future of Antarctica.

Full event details can be found:
https://www.newscientist.com/tours/talk-antarctica-geology/?fbclid=IwAR3MjfNyauBJzmxY1KOqgaNz1Hrqi5swxPXGgc-hYr-rD-nTFCTZ6yLY8xA

We're pleased to announce a new event, focusing on what geology can tell us about the history of Antarctica, and what this means for the icy continent in the face of climate change.

Hosted jointly with New Scientist Discovery, this event will be held at The Geological Society in London and online, and headed by Dame Jane Francis, Director of the British Antarctic Survey and advisor on several national polar programme boards.

This event includes refreshments from 5pm, time for questions after the main presentation, and is open to anyone with an interest in geology, the environment, or a curiosity about our changing planet.

To find out more about this event and book your place, visit 🔎 https://www.newscientist.com/tours/talk-antarctica-geology/

18/10/2023

Ice in a greenhouse world: What deep-time geology tells us about the future of Antarctica

Join us in person at the The Geological Society in London, or online on Monday 6th November, for an evening with Jane Francis, Director of the British Antarctic Survey.

In this talk, Jane Francis, Director of the British Antarctic Survey , will explain the fate of the Antarctic ice sheet in a future warm world. To understand, we need to look back to a time when the Earth was much warmer, like the Pliocene era (2-3 million years ago) or even the Cretaceous era (100 million years ago). The rock record shows that ice sheets were smaller and sea levels were higher during these periods, but was Antarctica ever completely ice-free?

This event is partnered with GeoCultura Tours

Book here:
https://www.newscientist.com/tours/talk-antarctica-geology/