Quantcast
Channel: Derek Shirlaw » science
Browsing latest articles
Browse All 10 View Live

Moon Phases – November 2011

Here are the Moon phases in the Northern hemisphere for November 2011 and other interesting things of note in the sky. Continue reading

View Article


Frozen Planet

The BBC's Frozen Planet is another staggering insight into our natural world - a must-see TV series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, that started a few weeks ago. Continue reading

View Article


FameLab

I was privalaged to host the Glasgow heat of FameLab UK at Glasgow Science Centre in November 2011 Continue reading

View Article

Moon Phases – December 2011

Here are the Moon phases in the Northern hemisphere for December 2011 and other interesting things of note in the sky. Continue reading

View Article

What to look for in the night sky in January 2012

Wrap up and get outside this month and you can see some fantastic things in the nightime sky. Continue reading

View Article


Astronomy tools that are out of this world!

If you’re anything like me and intrigued by what lies beyond our planet then you’re going to love these tools that will stimulate your interest further and allow you to navigate the sky! Continue reading

View Article

It’s a Girl Thing! How not to sell science to women

Today, the European Commision launched a website to encourage girls to take science-related subjects at school and for women to pursue careers in science research. It seems to have massively backfired...

View Article

Bats and balls explain the Higgs boson

Scientists at CERN have found that tiny thing they’ve been looking for at the end of a very long dark circular tunnel: the mass-giving Higgs boson! Continue reading

View Article


Fireworks flush fantastic

The brilliant colours that light up the sky on Fireworks Night don’t come about by accident. There’s a whole stack of science behind those brilliant blues, sensational silvers, and resplendent reds....

View Article


5 quotes from scientists that make you think

A short collection of quotes from scientists that make you stop and think for a few minutes. Continue reading

View Article
Browsing latest articles
Browse All 10 View Live