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 ArticleFrozen 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 ArticleFameLab
I was privalaged to host the Glasgow heat of FameLab UK at Glasgow Science Centre in November 2011 Continue reading
View ArticleMoon 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 ArticleWhat 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 ArticleAstronomy 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 ArticleIt’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 ArticleBats 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 ArticleFireworks 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 Article5 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
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