Congratulations to our 2026 medals and awards recipients! 🏆🏅 This year, 27 individuals have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to geographical research, fieldwork, teaching, professional practice and public engagement. Find out more 👉https://ow.ly/zrWJ50YXu3o

Artist and environmentalist Angeni Perez-Jamieson heads to Alaska’s Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes this week 🌋 Working alongside scientists and local artists, she’s exploring how art and science can come together in volcanic landscapes and help inspire environmental change.

Taking a closer look at a 17th-century map... The Kunyu Wagnuo Quantu (c.1644) was created by Chinese scholars and artisans after interactions with Western-style cartography. Earlier this week, our Collections team and expert conservators took it out of its custom-built case to examine it up close.

How much nature is Europe losing? 🌿 Our latest #geovisualisation features the work of Zeynep Şentek and Léopold Salzenstein from Arena for Journalism in Europe, mapping the dramatic loss of nature and cropland in Europe. Read the interview and explore the map here 👉https://bit.ly/4mCidTa

Ahead of the National Festival of Fieldwork, we've teamed up with Chloe Searl (theislandgeographer.co.uk) to create a suite of self-led fieldwork CPD modules for teachers. 🔗 Access the videos here: bit.ly/4uD5cw0 Check our Schools pages for more fieldwork resources!

Congratulations to Jess Smith, winner of the 2025 Biosphere Expeditions × RGS Exploration Bursary 🌍 Jess is an MSc student in Wildlife Biology and Conservation at Edinburgh Napier University and will join the Swedish brown bear expedition this May.

Do you know the name of the woman who has spent over 7,000 hours underwater? Or the man who helped create Google Earth? In the first of a new series exploring our building, Chrissie Quigley shares the stories behind three past RGS award recipients, featured on the boards in our Ken Gore entrance ✨

Meet Regan McDonald, Public Health Research Officer at Ikon Gallery 👋 In this Inspiring Heads video, he reflects on the meaning of creative health and the role art can play in shaping how we understand wellbeing. Learn about our work supporting underrepresented students: https://bit.ly/4fk7A5I

Why is this map made of triangles? This 1945 'Air Age' map was designed to be rearranged, highlighting how points across the globe could be connected via air travel. Explore more from our Collections, home to over a million maps, by following our #MapMonday series or at rgs.org/our-collections

Why did place names on a map of Canada matter to geographers in London? In the 1880s, a new railroad connected eastern Canada to British Columbia. As the railway expanded, Indigenous place names were added to official maps - including this 1886 map - which became a point of contention at the RGS.

Kyle Busch passing away at the Age of 41 is so devastating to the racing community. He is a legend of the sport. Life is so fragile people. Tell your people you love them and give them their flowers today. Don’t wait.

Andy Burnham: "My view is that brexit has been damaging but I also believe the last thing we should do right now is rerun those arguments" Burnham is right about not rerunning those arguments - the dividing line in British politics wasn't brexit in 2016 and its not now.

Wrapping up our #NCBD video reviews, it's @juanreadscomic.bsky.social with his thoughts on D'Orc #4 from @imagecomics.bsky.social #d'orc #comics #review

This Is What Heartbreak Does to Your Brain 💔 Heartbreak activates the same brain regions as physical pain. That ache in your chest isn’t imaginary. It’s real. 💔

Dylan Edwards of the Kitchener Rangers scores the first goal at the Memorial Cup

9 Polyhedral Resin Dice Sets DD Blood Cloud Cataclysm #dice #ttrpg #dnd #diceset #dnddice

My thoughts on the recent shooting at the Mosque in San Diego, and what i'm doing about it.

At 20, Stan survived a 49-foot fall that left him with a complete spinal cord injury. For Stan, the ACA is what allows him to live independently, run his filmmaking business and access the care he needs to survive. #AffordableCareAct  #ACA16

Sakurajima Volcano, Kagoshima, Japan #Japan #Nippon

But there is also evidence of Ukraine's air defence working over Kyiv.

Absolute disaster for #Washington‼️ A former #WhiteHouse advisor admits on #60Minutes that the #Trümp administration is completely powerless to reopen the #StraitOfHormuz. #Irän has total strategic dominance. #Trümp started a catastrophic war he literally cannot win‼️

Arsenal fans flooded the streets of Kenya celebrating the Premier League title 🥹🇰🇪 (via @nickiBIGFISH)

Stop believing the marketing about Memorial Day and read the history. That’s the signal. If you’re researching relocation or you have access to capital, this is for you. If you don’t have a plan or capital yet, you need one before you move. Buy a guide or book a call. Payment plans are available

Are U Me Pt 2 Sub Zero Project Set Nummer zwei

I didn’t vote for the social media ban; the real issue has always been tech companies allowing harmful behaviour to run rampant on their platforms. But with the ban in place, the Govt mustn’t forget to ensure social media platforms also clean up their act. #auspol #politas

🚨 Take action today: demand Congress rein in Trump’s abuse of executive power. Checks and balances exist for a reason, and lawmakers must not stand by while presidential power is pushed past constitutional limits. actionnetwork.org/letters/stop... #ProtectDemocracy #NoOneIsAboveTheLaw

One nuclear reactor can power over a million homes. Nuclear's energy density prevents emissions, provides reliable and protects the environment. Fact Source: U.S. Department of Energy ✍️Take Action 📚Learn More 🛍️ Shop Merch https://www.nuclearforaustralia.com/

I gotta break this down into two different clips. It feels really appropriate to call this M-1 level grappling even if it's probably a decade before M-1 will show up in Russia. Part 1.

I'm getting attacked by arcs!! #gamingwithcameron #gaming #arcraiders

might as well show this one. it's the first time i drew them fully on my "style"... it was definitely easier, but they do look quite different. amused timelapse.

"The people who work closely with Starmer are terrified. "They think: a bit of instability now, yes - but it's worth the risk to avoid what they increasingly think is a certainty: Starmer leading them to defeat to Reform." What have Labour insiders been telling @lewisgoodall.com?

Goldman Sachs estimates 60M Americans could be on GLP-1s by 2028. That could add ~1% to GDP as more people re-enter the workforce and change how they spend. zurl.co/buahV #Economics #Healthcare #GoodRevenue

WWE RAW LIVE STREAM! ****Monday 730PM ET**** LIVE ON YOUTUBE/Twitch The most unscripted, uncensored & unbiased wrestling coverage! Even the wrestlers are watching! We are the Wrasslin’ fans united! What will happen? Link Above! #WFU #W4LN #wwe #wweeliminationchamber #wweraw

Hoe houden we Europa veilig? Met de oorlog in Oekraïne en de onberekenbare VS zijn we in EU op onze eigen defensie aangewezen. Vooral door Trump die twijfel zaait over de NAVO en Oekraïne. Maar kunnen wij op gebied van defensie wel op eigen benen staan? #pauwendewit

#cf97 goal of the day for May 16, 2026: May 25, 2024 - MLS D.C. United 1-1 Chicago Fire - Kellyn Acosta 53'

Todd Blanche says there is “no evidence” that Jeffrey Epstein was involved with foreign intelligence for another country

Where breathtaking views meet exceptional wines 🍷 #Pully #GrapePlace #wineroute #Switzerland https://www.grape-place.com/the-wine-route/?utm_source=BlueSky&utm_medium=BlueSky&utm_campaign=BlueSky&utm_id=BlueSky&utm_content=BlueSky

Q: How close are you to figuring out who's funding antifa? BESSENT: We've made substantial process. I think in the weeks and months ahead, we're gonna have a lot to report. We're going to demand that nonprofits know their grant recipients.

THIS part. it’s OFFICIAL #KNICKS in 6. first game WIN either in San Antonio or OKC. #KnicksSky #KnicksBlueSkies 👊🏽💥

This👇👇 Who the hell voted for any of it ? #LabourOut

One of Trump's billionaire cabinet members says an extra $200 for gas because of their unprovoked and illegal war against Iran on behalf of Netanyahu and the #JewishSupremacist ethno-state of #ApartheidIsrael is no big deal. You agree? #BillionairesShouldNotExist #NoWarButClassWar

Hardened images are great, but to truly make them your own, you need to add back in certs, tools, perms, and more. Customize Docker Hardened Images once, and SLSA Level 3 provenance, attestations, and SLA get applied automatically, with every patch! Full video: https://bit.ly/3QRTSgk

This one goes out in honor of US Senators that decide to PROTECT the Boundary Waters watershed 🌊🌊 (Looking at you Senator Ron Johnson to join this group) 🌊🌊

Delaney Hall. Trump. ICE. Detention centers. Crimes against humanity

One small line in a home agreement can cost thousands later. Many buyers unknowingly take over rental items like AC, furnace, or water softeners and end up paying huge monthly bills for years. Always review contracts carefully. Want to learn more? Comment “EVENT” #CanadaRealEstate #HomeBuyingTips

Happy Thursday Eve

Oh ya, Fargo is a good one, you betcha. Comedian Comrade Tripp discusses Minnesota on TV on my podcast, One Hour Detours.

This podcast episode serves as a gentle reminder that every interaction, even a simple questionnaire, shapes our experiences. We explore how engagement, rather than haphazard choices. 🧡 #mirrortalk #conversation #starter mirrortalkpodcast.com/faith-driven... Thank you! 🧡

Flashback to 2001, when The St Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner was the lead blocker for a play against the Atlanta Falcons. Don't forget to follow Historical Sports Goon for more retro #nfl #nflfootball #superbowl #reels

Full funding for our schools means: ✅ Smaller class sizes ✅ Stocked libraries ✅ Student-centered spaces ✅ Investment in teachers and staff

Max Muncy sent his 14th home run halfway up the bleachers as the Dodgers have an 8-0 lead over the Phillies

Building a staff waiting on pitching - FREE Show, M-F, 12pm est, Fantasy Sports Daily - youtube.com/@eliteplusne... #baseball #LABR #fantasybaseball

"DOINK!"

This isn’t just about who gets a tax cut. It’s about who bears the long-run burden. Higher prices for basics plus temporary relief is a rotten deal for working households.

ARC SALT LAKE: Some call it a 50-year-old time capsule. Ron Bird calls it his closet! (Hey Boomers, what was your favorite cassette tape?) MORE: kutv.com/news/arc-salt-lake

Speaker Johnson has refused to hold a vote to lower health insurance costs for most of this year. Johnson can do the right thing & bring the bill to a vote today, thereby stopping prices from skyrocketing on January 1st. We cannot wait until the credits expire, the American public can't afford it.

With COP30 just a few weeks away, we are re-listening to this FST podcast episode with Prof Nathalie Pettorelli @zslofficial.bsky.social, which explores the important connections between the climate and biodiversity crises. 🦔🦒🐍🦋 bit.ly/47Gn6DV

This scene is so good, Gamera writhing in pain is delivered so well with the suit acting and Legion just looks so nasty all over him, plus the miniatures look incredible

[ 🇷🇺 RUSSIE | 🇮🇳 INDE ] 🔸 Vladimir Poutine affirme que la Russie est prête à coopérer avec l’Inde sur le chasseur Sukhoi Su-57, y compris pour sa fourniture et son développement futur. 🔸 Selon lui, Moscou avait proposé par le passé un développement conjoint de [La suite en réponse ⬇️]

Fuel hysteria covers the regions of the 🇷🇺 Fed. & the territories. Due to 🇺🇦 strikes on logistics - a huge shortage of PPM. In some regions, a limit of 20l. per car, in some coupons have been introduced, which are not enough. There are queues at gas stations of 100-300 cars #Ukraine #Russia 🎥:Locals