“The existence of caves at about 80°N between 350 to 670 m above sea level in a very cold, arid area is a surprise in itself, for they require flowing water to form.”
Arctic warmer than now half a million years ago
‘Galapagos’ by Kurt Vonnegut – A Tale For Our Times
“I’m reading ‘Galapagos’ by Kurt Vonnegut again – first read over 40 years ago. At times when madness surrounds me – I turn to Mr Vonnegut – his sanity and humanity.”
Tokusatsu and me part 3
“I couldn’t help feel though part of the magic was missing.”
JCVI Recommends Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna mRNA vaccines to be offered to pregnant women
The Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced it will be offering pregnant women the COVID-19 vaccine, in line with the vaccine roll out plan for the UK.
Plant Focus: Gorse
Gorse is important for invertebrates.
Edith Wharton #OnThisDay
On 18th of April 1916, Edith Wharton, was appointed Chevalier of the Legion of Honour, France’s highest award, for her contribution to the war effort.
Exhibition of Watercolours by MS Orkney Art Class
MS Orkney has an exhibition of watercolours in the windows of Cafe 21 Kirkwall.
Astronomy Beginner’s Guide Part 4: The Moon
Part 5 of Duncan Lunan’s Guide looks at The Moon
Sunday 18th April #WorldHeritageDay
18th April is World Heritage Day
Week Fifteen – One Day At A time
“April the Eleventh…………Mooching at Tingwall……watching a Grey Wagtail………though why it isn’t called a Yellow Wagtail beats me!”
