Let’s do that again – but faster!
Expedition 397 has arrived at the second site, which in IODP lore is officially called U1587. From the deck of…
Making microfossils massive for the masses
When I found out I’d be joining this expedition as the outreach officer, I explored the creative projects previous education and…
What to do while we’re WOW-ing
Sound asleep a few minutes before my alarm was set to go off, a somewhat large swell jerked me awake…
Goodbye, Lisbon, hello mud!
No matter where they live or where they were arriving from, everyone onboard Expedition 397 – the scientists, technicians, ship’s…
In Search of Earth’s Secrets on Santorini
Next week residents and tourists on the Greek island of Santorini will be invited to explore an exciting interactive geologic…
COVID on Deck (Part 3: It happened to me)
Featured image designed by EXP391 scientist Jesse Scholpp. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are not representative of the…
The ‘hole’ story about vesicular basalt
Whether you know it or not, your life is full of igneous rocks. Maybe it was an obsidian arrowhead in…
COVID on Deck (Part 2: The New Normal)
This post was written by IODP Manager of Science Operations, Dr. Katerina Petronotis, to respond to my question of how…
So, what is a Toolpusher?
Hi,   My name is Glenn Barrett, I am a Petroleum Engineer and I am the day shift Toolpusher and…
On Ocean Drilling and Expectations
This post was written with contributions from Expedition 397T Co-Chief Scientist Dr. Will Sager. At this point I’ve led…