Art and Earth Science by Grass
Who doesn't like a steaming hot coffee or chocolate in the morning especially in the current chilly weather that we now enjoy in the Philippines? This art was inspired by another one by JoelDeJong Art. I liked the way he painted the steam coming out from the cup and I tried to duplicate it. A… Continue reading January Artworks
A caldera is a large, basin-shaped depression. It forms when a volcano's magma chamber empties during a massive eruption. The overlying land then collapses into the void. It is different from a volcanic crater. A volcanic crater is a smaller, bowl-shaped depression. It typically forms by the explosive release of gases at the surface. The formation of a… Continue reading A Dry Volcanic Caldera in the Philippines? Yes, we have one!
A few years ago, I picked up Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury. It was a transitional period in my life. This was right before the pandemic. I had just left my corporate job. I was exploring ways to supplement our household income. At the time, I had no plans to pursue… Continue reading My Recommended Book for Writers: “Zen in the Art of Writing” by Ray Bradbury
As the clock strikes midnight, it signals the start of a brand-new year. This moment brings with it a sense of hope and renewal. It offers the opportunity to reflect on personal aspirations. This year, my resolutions are guided by three overarching goals. I aim at becoming fitter. I want to advance my skills as… Continue reading New Year, New Goals: My Journey Toward Fitness, Data Science Mastery, and a Career in the Geothermal Industry (if getting a PhD is not possible yet)
Yesterday, we went grocery shopping and found the store packed with people—it’s the holiday season, so it was to be expected. Normally, we head to the grocery as soon as it opens to avoid the crowd, but this time we went later than usual since we had just returned from a local trip and took… Continue reading How to Foster a Reading Habit in Children
My son, Ian, has been playing the piano since he was six years old. One thing he does consistently every day is practice pieces from his piano books. He also loves watching pianists on YouTube and listening to piano pieces on Spotify. Ian seems to have inherited his musical talent from my dad, his grandfather,… Continue reading Piano Sonata in C-Minor by Ian – His First Copyrighted Work
I received a wonderful gift from a friend during a voice recital at our university that we both attended last night (photo below). The gift is a watercolor painting titled "Teeny Tiny Houses X" by Vanessa D. Guevarra. I love this piece for its simplicity, the innocence of children in it, the delicate watercolor technique, and the… Continue reading Two Houses, One Sky: The Universality of Hope
The Book's Core Idea Small, consistent changes (atomic habits) can lead to remarkable results over time. By focusing on improving just 1% every day, you can achieve significant transformations in the long run. Key Concepts The Habit Loop: Cue, Craving, Response, Reward Habits are formed through a loop of four stages: Cue: A trigger that… Continue reading Key Takeaways from Atomic Habits by James Clear and How I’ve Started Tweaking My Life Now Based on This Book
Using Artificial Intelligence to Find Geothermal Energy In my previous blog, I shared about the paper we recently published in an international journal. If you haven't seen the blog post, here's a snippet: https://thefabulousscientist.com/2024/12/07/exciting-news-my-oral-presentation-at-geocon-serendipitous-news-and-published-paper/ If you haven't read the paper because you're scared of reading jargons, no worries. This blog post is my attempt at… Continue reading AI-Enhanced Techniques for Geothermal Exploration – As Explained to Kids
Hello, dear readers! I’m thrilled to share some exciting news about our latest scientific work. Last Thursday, December 5, I received an email from Elsevier informing me that our paper is now online. To my delight, they offered to make it freely accessible until January 23, 2025—a generous offer, especially since we couldn’t afford to… Continue reading Exciting News: My Oral Presentation at Geocon, Serendipitous News, and Published Paper
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