Thomas Heising

Visual science communication

Other stuff

Science resources that I like

Irish Wildlife Trust is a non-governmental organisation focusing on protecting and restoring Ireland’s biodiversity through community engagement and raising awareness. They’ve a library of webinars with some genuinely fascinating and insightful talks that I highly recommend that you watch.

Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) has a brilliant map viewer to study Ireland’s geology with. Perfect if you’re planning on visiting another country and curious to see what’s underground there. The viewer works on mobile, but is best viewed on desktop.

A Cork-based group and association of people who are really keen on geology. Throughout the year, they host insightful talks, do fieldtrips locally and abroad, and overall, keep you updated on relevant geological happenings.

While sometimes described as a weather app, I think windy.com can best be described as an Earth observation application. You can literally see climate change in action, detailed simulations of what the weather and air quality will be like days from now on and much more.

Constructive things you can do

Uplift Ireland believes in utilising people power to change Ireland and the world for the better. If you’ve got some money to spare, you can help them in their campaigns to stop environmental destruction, genocide and defective politics.

You can join or donate to CATU which stands for Community Action Tenancy Union. With chapters all over Ireland, they’re resisting apathy towards our housing crisis. CATU-group across the island have successfully blocked evictions and gotten members’ deposits back.

The Epstein-entity is still ethnically cleansing Palestine without any repercussions. Unlike our political establishments, it’s small and dedicated people-led movements and communities across the world who’re opposing these atrocities. You can help by supporting the creation of Apartheid Free Zones across Ireland.