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Last December of 2024 I started a system inspired by the book, Atomic Habits, which is to reward myself every time I do an activity that helps me achieve my goals this year. This year, I have set clear and ambitious goals for myself: to master data science techniques through self-study, webinars, and hackathons; to… Continue reading My Rewards System Inspired by Atomic Habits Works!
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!
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)
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
Hello, my dear readers! If you’ve been following my journey, you might know that I recently completed my MSc in Geology. As part of the program, I was required to submit a paper for publication after successfully defending my thesis—a nerve-wracking but rewarding experience. Yesterday, I received the most wonderful news: our paper has been… Continue reading A Milestone Achieved: My First Publication as Principal Author
Disclaimer: I don’t earn any commission from promoting the products mentioned in this article. The following reviews are my honest feedback based on personal experience. One drawback (and perhaps a common nuisance) of writing with a fountain pen is that ordinary copy paper often leads to bleed-through or ghosting. I've tested all the pens in… Continue reading Jinhao 80 Review: Smooth Writing for Less
If you've seen my geologist portfolio, you may know that I’ve dedicated over half of my career as a professional geologist to the geothermal industry. My graduate research focused on enhancing traditional petrography techniques by integrating advanced image analysis and machine learning classifiers. I haven’t been very active on LinkedIn, partly because I was deep… Continue reading My Recent Post About Geothermal System Conceptual Model on LinkedIn
What are iron oxide watercolors?What is granulation in watercolors?How I got into iron oxide watercolors:My Personal Experience with Sinours Iron Oxide WatercolorsWhat I like and don't like about Sinours Iron Oxide Watercolor Set What are iron oxide watercolors? Iron oxide pigments are widely used in watercolors because of their permanence, non-toxicity, and availability in a… Continue reading Exploring Iron Oxide Watercolors: A Personal Journey and Insights
Why Travel to Matnog, Sorsogon?Subic BeachTikling IslandJuag Lagoon Fish SanctuaryCalintaan Wishing CaveSome Travel Tips and Reminders Why Travel to Matnog, Sorsogon? The Philippines is renowned for offering some of the best tropical beach experiences in the world, thanks to its prime location along the Pacific Ocean, serving as a gateway to the rest of Asia.… Continue reading Matnog, Sorsogon: Ideal Destination for Island-Hopping Adventures
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