Physics and Astronomy
Physics, Particle Physics, High-Energy Physics, Materials Science, Condensed Matter Physics, Optics, Cosmology, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Celestial Mechanics, Computational Physics, Fluid Dynamics, Plasma Physics, Stellar Science
Staring Into The Distance
“You’re not listening to me. Are you thinking about your math problem again?” “…No, I’m just looking at something.” “What? There’s nothing in front of you.” “Sure there is. I’m staring at…uh, that point at infinity!”
This is Why … science centres are so important
A few weeks ago, I unilaterally declared it to be #ScienceCentreSeptember and decided to spend the month exploring the invaluable contributions these play-spaces make to society in weekly posts on LinkedIn. I thought it might be worthwhile reproducing these musings here, all in one post, as a topic that is as important to me as...
Timeline Accuracy
“I’m super accurate in predicting how long it will take me to finish things!” “Oh, really?” “Sure, after the fourth or fifth revision, I’m superb.”
Remarkable Opportunity
Mathematical Gems
Recommendation Trap
Footnotes
This is Why … Shark-skin inspired swimsuits are now dead in the water
The field of biomimicry is one that takes inspiration from nature in designing new technologies. I could probably start a new blog focused exclusively on posts about biomimicry – from concussion-preventing sports equipment inspired by woodpecker’s skulls and the aerodynamic design of high-speed trains from kingfisher’s beaks, to super strong artificial fibers based on spider...
