The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, developed the system, which can convert two waste streams into two chemical products at the same time – the first time this has been achieved in a solar-powered reactor. Image credit University of Cambridge
Sgathaich: Ultraman, Ultra Operation No.1
Ultraman is the second of the Ultra series by Tsubaraya productions and started in 1966.
Images of Orcadian Folklore & History: Martin Laird Exhibition
On show in the windows of the Northlight Gallery Stromness is an exhibition of paintings by Orcadian artist Martin Laird.
Jabberwocky #WordNerdDay
“The Jabberwocky”. An illustration by John Tenniel to the poem Jabberwocky.
First published in Carroll, Lewis. 1871. Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There.
Book Review: The Book of Mars by Stuart Clark
“This is not a small book”, I was warned by ParSec’s editor, and indeed he was right.
All Creatures Great and Small #OnThisDay
On 8th of January 1978 the TV series All Creatures Great and Small first aired on UK TV.
Small is Beautiful & Important
“There is a lot more greenery than we thought, and that’s what drives our conclusion. This tells us that the ecosystem matters in New York City, and if it matters here, it probably matters everywhere else.” Dandan Wei
Get Ready For The RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch
The RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch takes place over the days of 27th to 29th of January.
The Viking Bead Makers of Ribe, Denmark
“The glassmakers in Ribe were clearly connoisseurs who preferred the clearest glass they could get their hands on.” Gry Hoffmann Barfod from the Department of Geoscience at Aarhus University
Funding Boost for Orkney International Science Festival
OISF joins with other science festivals and events around Scotland with awards of grants ranging from £7,000 to £65,000.