The further you go from home, the more exotic things become, whether for holidays, or for an imaginary journey straight down. There are wonders under your feet, much closer than you think. We’ll start from my house, in an unremarkable suburb of Reading, an almost-city in the Thames Valley, west of London, England. Put a… Continue reading Going underground #1 – flint and brick
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Change & Lady Constance
Inspired by reading Tim Robinson, I’m very interested in the idea of delving deep into a particular place and all the stories it can tell. Tim Robinson sought to know everything about the places he lived, taking in geology, archaeology, history, language, place names and more. He lived in the west of Ireland for most… Continue reading Change & Lady Constance
Radioactivity – 50 years that changed the world: part 3
This post is the final of three articles first published by Xiaoduo Media in “Front Vision”. Front Vision is a Chinese online science magazine for children. My original English text produced with permission. Nuclear fission was discovered as Europe slid towards war and this meant that research became focused on nuclear weapons. After the war, thoughts… Continue reading Radioactivity – 50 years that changed the world: part 3
Radioactivity – 50 years that changed the world: part 2
This post is the second of three articles first published by Xiaoduo Media in “Front Vision”. Front Vision is a Chinese online science magazine for children. My original English text produced with permission. War and fascism – everything changes The research described in the previous chapter involved scientists from across Europe, all sharing information and working… Continue reading Radioactivity – 50 years that changed the world: part 2