“This really is a previously unrecognised phenomenon” – Dr Simone Scaringi, Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy, at Durham University
Unique Phenomenon of White Dwarf Switching Off & On Observed
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Cuween Cairn – Wideford Hill
“it was a clear, sunny day in mid-October and we wanted to be somewhere up, to look about us – so combining Cuween and Wideford seemed like a good idea.”
2 New #Covid Cases in Orkney
The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 372 as 2 new positive test results were recorded in the Health Board area.
Weather Forecast: Mainly dry, occasionally bright morning. Turning more showery for afternoon.
Showers building through the afternoon, perhaps merging to longer and heavier periods of rain towards early evening. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Proof of Vaccination #Covid Update
88.4% of those ages 16+ years in Orkney have now been fully vaccinated.
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Computers: ‘Brain Inspired’
“Brain-inspired computing offers an intriguing and radically different approach that is remarkably power efficient. Focusing on a centre of excellence in this area is timely.”- Professor Woods
Crafting the Curriculum
Straw working was once a great skill in Orkney and numerous objects were made for the farmhouse.
Climate change reducing Earth’s albedo
According to a new study the ability of the Earth to reflect solar radiation back into space has been decreasing significantly over the last two decades.
4 New #Covid Cases in Orkney
The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 370 as 4 new positive test results were recorded in the Health Board area.
Weather Forecast: Rain and drizzle at times.
The southeasterly winds becoming fresh or strong. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
