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.

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

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

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

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 ✨

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.

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.

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.

“Any disruption to oil and gas supplies in the Strait of Hormuz directly affects Asian economies, but doesn’t affect the United States.” Geopolitics expert Klaus Dodds gives his take on how energy politics & the legacy of the Iran hostage crisis shape Donald Trump’s strategic thinking about Iran 👇

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!

Uncover the chilling reality of the Vietnam War through rare bombing footage that reveals the destruction and impact on civilians. A powerful visual history lesson awaits.

This week's #SmallBusinessShoutout is one of Alison Lumbatis' favorites—Bright Body—a non-toxic, skincare and haircare brand that focuses on clean, safe ingredients and sustainable packing, owned by Gabi Day. Check them out at mybrightbody.com #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #wellness

Toronto is heading into a cold and rainy Saturday just as Bruno Mars kicks off the first of five sold-out shows at Rogers Stadium this weekend. #Toronto nowtoronto.com/culture/rain...

RFK Jr. claims to serve Americans with disabilities but I’ve heard from disability communities in my state. They don’t want this.

One-man think tank Anthony, I think, has a point: Those $1.6bn will not compensate MAGA, they will likely end up in Trump's own pockets after he failed to successfully sue the IRS.

Here’s this week’s good news roundup with me and a few friends! Make sure you’re following @sanderjennings.bsky.social @elizaorlins.bsky.social @thezactivist @tonolatino.bsky.social and @womeninamerica because we post good news on their feeds too! Enjoy!! 🎉🎉

Good Morning! It's Thursday 12 March 2026, Andy Lloyd's Morning Show is live every weekday from 09:00 with three hours of music, news & sport with The Retro Chart, The Bradshaws, a featured birthday artist & Nuts at Nine. Support the programme: www.paypal.me/andylloydradio

The weakness of America’s social support system makes it harder for people with addiction to return to normal life.

Good News for Lefties- Progressive Voices Edition for April 12th Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/32703925

Christ is AI King!

MCB’s Public Affairs Manager Lotifa Begum met Paddington Bear in Westminster to highlight the importance of voting. The deadline is tonight at 11:59pm. Register now and make your voice count: https://loom.ly/l2XqUEU

2/2 MSG. Not much difference,lol. #KnicksSky

Friday soundtrack❗️ Getting it started with Ted Tapes & Goose Dance Party with Brittany 💃🏻 The Flight Path of Rosewood Heart with Tug 🌳 💥4/22/26 at Saenger Theater with Nicole & Sean 🎊 & Brett’s OnlyJams from the first half of ‘22 ✌️ Keep it Ted 🤘 wtedradio.com 🕑EST

Authorities in Washington state say a 21-year-old man is facing a suspected DUI case after a boating crash near a dock. 🚤🚨

Your ChatGPT Guide – A Beginner’s Guide To Using AI: Learn, Create, and Solve Problems with AI for Everyday Life, Work, and Creativity. Available On Amazon Kindle www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXCQQZHF Available On Ebay www.ebay.com/itm/29823076... #books #bookstagram #shorts #Booktok #book

The countdown is on. They Could Be Saviors follows five billionaires who wake up in captivity—forced to face the damage they’ve done to the planet and humanity. Pre-order now. Coming January 13th 2026. #readmore #theycouldbesaviors #booksky #clifi #speculativefiction

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Lack of effort isn’t spontaneous #single #girlpower #trending

Just a Little sniping clip, Mexico 🇲🇽. It was a Hassle, but I was able to do it. Mainly because I got used to Sniping in Destiny 2. It actually took longer then you think. #Destiny2 #Destiny2clips #Destiny2Sniping @DestinyTheGame #Democrat #Meidastouch

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Do you know what does a ᵖᵘᵉʳᵗᵒʳʳᶦᶜᵃⁿ Frog say?🐸 #cyberpond #vtuber #shorts

Video output working. I used the demo uf2 for DVI. #raspberrypi #waveshare #pizero #rp2040

Every story has a hero... guess who it always is... #trumpisnotfittobepresident #warnews #breakingnewsupdates #trumpnews #iranwar

Nearly 60 people who used to live in encampments along the Arroyo Seco in Northeast LA have been connected to housing through a city-funded effort. The program focuses on long-term support, including continued care after placement.

#freepalestine

Premier Smith asked if she will accept the results of a NO to her referendum questions this fall. She says she will judge the results at the time, saying she's putting out questions she thinks Albertans support. (Doesn't say that she would accept a NO vote)

Is your top number high but the bottom one normal? 📈 Understanding the difference between systole and diastole could save your life. We’re breaking down landmark research to settle the debate on which reading carries the most risk. 🏥 (link in the comments below)

With a New Year comes a new Nebraska legislative Session and new policy priorities.

And here’s the other video @stevenmc101.bsky.social ( you should listen to “Tankies” & learn from them‼️ They understand more about ENDING capitalism, imperialism, colonialism than you do✌️ ) I’m a proud Tankie🌹 IG: @ nj_socialist #leftist #liberals #tankie 🔵🔴 WHAT IS A * TANKIE * ❓

The real value of Trump’s IRS settlement may not be the 1.8 billion dollar fund. It may be the reported release from IRS violations involving Trump and his family. That starts looking less like a settlement and more like protection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGEJfNFyK-g

💙💛FPV drones of the 40th Marine brigade on board a mothership terrorize Ruzzian positions in the Kherson region.

Gravity You are the pull that keeps me near, The weight I love, the weight I fear. Without your force I’d drift away, Just scattered, ashes gone astray. But loving you is pressure too, An orbit I am tethered to. #wednesdaymood #wednesdayvibes #poetry #poem #love #gravity #vss365 #music

The brilliant suspense of Chuck Jones' "Water, Water Every Hare" (1952)! 🐰🧪 Featuring Boris Karloff inspirations and the uncredited voice of John T. Smith. Check out the full Looney Tunes Review Project breakdown on my channel! 📺 #LooneyTunes #AnimationHistory #ChuckJones

Libby, a Level 3 HR Support Apprentice at London Borough of Islington, pushed herself out of her comfort zone at Apprentice of the Year, and ended up win the Winning Team award’ 🏆 Find out more about Libby's story #LGApprentice2026: https://orlo.uk/7EJQh #LGApprentice2026

He's a clip of The Boss politely telling Trump that there's a #NWO. Both President Xi's & Trump's full opening statements are in the video I posted above.

Film: Premonition (2007) [PG-13] Studio: Sony Pictures Releasing Character: Linda Hanson Actor: Sandra Bullock Director: Mennan Yapo Screenwriter: Bill Kelly Timestamp: 0:30:06 cinematicfbombs.com/2024/03/24/2...

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Dweller in the Crack — 2 teenage sorcerers whose spells occasionally work. Part S&S, part futuristic dystopia, part comedy, all adventure. Come along on the ride with this thrilling novella #fantasy #FantasyAdventure #swordandsorcery #futuristic #dystopian #novella nykiblatchley.com/dweller-in-t...

Pre-Show Springsteen Karaoke 🎤 Love this long time! 😂🦋 #musicsky Washington DC / Nationals Park

Is the Sabbath the Seal of God? | Bible Truth Explained Discover what the Bible says about the Sabbath and whether it is the seal of God. This video explores key scriptures, different interpretations, and the meaning

🔥 It’s 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆! 🔥 Share a link to your game in the comments! 🚀 Let’s keep the indie hype rolling and give each other’s projects some love this week. 💜 #wishlistwednesday #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamesindustry

I don’t know how Rachel McAdams got through her eulogy for Diane Keaton without breaking down during this In Memoriam. I’m a sobbing mess. #Oscar/ #Oscars

SPOILER: MY UTERUS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU 🗣️ The one & only RaeShanda Lias is HERE! The Digital Creator & Diversity Advocate joins to fill our joy cups up by making us laugh, reminding us that Black queer love is thriving, yapping about clapping back online, her new podcast, & dragging RFK Jr.

Real deal late clock composure from Olivia Miles. Gets the kickout with 7 on the clock. Flows into a ball screen, hesi against Madina Okot at the level, and gets to the reverse.

Location: Kallu Garhi, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh Date: June 3 Authorities demolished the Jamia Arabia Ishatul Islam Madrasa, alleging it was illegally built on government land. Officials conducted the operation under heavy police deployment.

Whether you see him as a political disruptor or an opportunist, he’s undeniably moved the needle in the 2026 LA Mayoral race. What’s your take? Is his reality TV background his biggest strength or his biggest weakness?  👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments.

Meet Jay, a Harvard researcher who found a genius solution to the drunk driving problem: creating a specific term, "designated driver", that would help people understand and avoid the issue altogether! Source #DesignatedDriver #SafetyMatters #DrinkDriving #GeniusMoment

To the surprise of absolutely nobody.