“In 1933 labourers unearthed a very large skull during the construction of a bridge near Harbin, Northern China.”
Beginners Astronomy: Mars Part 2- Mars and its Weather
“When Mariner 9 approached Mars in 1971, to become the first probe to orbit the planet, Mars was at its closest to the Sun and in the grip of a dust storm more severe than any we’ve seen since”
Orkney’s Marine Renewables Under The Archaeological Spotlight
This important archaeological project involving The Archaeology Institute of the University of the Highlands and Islands, ORCA (Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology), St Andrew’s University and members of the community is funded by Heritage Lottery Funding.
Extreme Storms Will Be More Likely In Europe Research Shows
On 14 July 2021, the European Commission adopted a series of legislative proposals setting out how it intends to achieve climate neutrality in the EU by 2050
Papa Westray Viking Graves Reveal 10thC Life in Orkney
Excavated Viking burial grave sites in Papa Westray are set to reveal important new information about 10th Century life in Orkney.
Join In The Big Butterfly Count
From 16th of July to 8th of August a huge citizen science butterfly count is taking place. Run by Butterfly Conservation the survey is an important source of data about our butterflies.
I’ve Been Thinking About Smallpox
“Not very long ago, Smallpox was prevalent in Britain, and the world. “
‘The Sound of the Sea’ at 2021 Orkney International Science Festival
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Festival’s collaboration and friendship with the Slovenian Science Foundation
Efficiently Destructive – The Shipworm
The shipworm, a bivalve mollusc, can cause destruction to wooden ship hulls, wharves, and other submerged wooden structures.
Finding a Vaccine for Hepatitis C
” a vaccine is required to help the world reach its ambitious target of reducing new hepatitis C infections by 90% and mortality rates by 65% by 2030.” Professor Sir Michael Houghton