On February 10th 1868 Jedburgh born David Brewster, renowned scientist in the field of optics died.
Poetry Corner: Kaleidoscope Eyes
Love of Animals: It’s In Our Genes
Scientists have uncovered a genetic difference in people who show greater compassion for animals.
Aberdonian John Macleod Joint Discoverer of Insulin
Local MSP David Stewart, Labour, is keen to nominate John Macleod for the new Bank of England £50 note which will feature a scientist.
The Sky Above You – November 2018
The Moon will be New on November 7th, and Full on November 23rd, when it rises within the Hyades cluster in Taurus.
London is Sinking
The earliest recorded embankment raising was in 1879 and again in the 30’s yet again when the Thames barrier was installed.
The Sky Above You: October
The Moon will be New on October 9th, and Full on October 24th.
Science?
“thinking about how that word is used – ‘science’ – and what that means, today, and in relation to what we can see of the cultures of ancient societies.”
Nick at the Orkney International Science Festival
some of the events attended by Nick Morrison
Nick at the Orkney International Science Festival – ‘He lit the lamp for Chemistry’
“He himself one of the scientific giants of his time said his greatest discovery was Faraday! “
‘Tis the season, to see Fungi……..
Name that fungi – number 1
