* Astronomy

Rock scientists from across the world will meet in southern Britain's coastal resort of Brighton from March 12-16, to put together the first geological map of Earth in a bid to better understand the planet.
The OneGeology project, bringing together scientists from more than 55 countries, will pool national geological survey information and present it on the Internet for all to see rather like Google Earth already does with satellite images.
In doing so it will not only provide people with access to the first detailed images of the ground beneath their feet but also expose the yawning gaps that exist in knowledge.
The project will start at a meeting at 3pm at the Old Ship Hotel, 31 to 38 Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1NR, England.

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