Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, Department of

Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, Department of

[A 'mantle nodule', a fragment of rock that was ripped from the base of the continental plate during these energetic eruptions. The photograph was taken under a microscope and measures about 4cm across. Photo by Dr Tom Gernon, University of Southampton]
Scientists crack the code of what causes diamonds to erupt

Queen’s researcher Christopher Spencer is part of an international team working on research that will revolutionize future diamond discoveries.

July 26, 2023
Crawford Lake in Milton, Ontario, is the recommended site to geologically define the start of the Anthropocene. (Credit: Cale Gushulak)
Crawford Lake tells a story

As scientists around the world try to determine the start of a new epoch, this small lake in Ontario has been selected to be a geological landmark.

July 11, 2023
[Collage of Art of Research winners from 2023; Text: Art of Research Photo Contest Winners]
The beauty of Queen's research – photo essay

With a ocus on the UN SDGs and advancing social impact, the annual Queen’s Art of Research photo contest highlights six winning entries.

April 13, 2023
[Photo of George Konana collecting ice by Saskia de Wilde]
Capturing the Art of Research

With a reimagined focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the annual Queen's Art of Research photo contest reveals seven winning images.

June 13, 2022
Vancouver Island’s historic earthquake was a 7.3 magnitude event that occurred at 10:13 a.m. on June 23, 1946. It damaged buildings in nearby communities, including the Bank of Montreal in Port Alberni. (NRCan)
A new earthquake warning system will prepare Canada for dangerous shaking

The Conversation: About 10 million people live in Canada’s earthquake-prone zones. Yet few have practical knowledge of what to do with new early warning system alerts which aim to save lives and protect livelihoods.

May 25, 2022
Map of Oak Island in a woman's hands
Q&A: Using science to uncover a potential gold mine

The Queen’s Facility for Isotope Research team is getting some time in the TV spotlight helping uncover the mysteries of ‘The Curse of Oak Island.’ 

November 9, 2021
Guided walking tour of Belle Park will highlight project research

October 14, 2021
Photo provided by Dr. Chris Spencer of fieldwork in Namibia
Hot not boring: Mountain building may have looked different a billion years ago

New research by Queen’s professor Chris Spencer explores the earth’s crust, ultra-high temperatures, and mountain building events.

September 10, 2021
A neighbourhood in Bekasi, Indonesia is inundated as a result of a typhoon. (Adobe Stock)
Hurricane damage harms the most vulnerable, reveals inequality and social divides

The Conversation: Social inequalities worsen storm damage and challenge disaster recovery, increasing class divides over time.

June 25, 2021
Queen's campus with research banner in foreground.
Funding new frontiers in research

The New Frontiers in Research Fund supports six innovative and interdisciplinary projects at Queen’s.

May 31, 2021