I’d almost forgotten I’d written this but I’m pretty pleased to see my work in print again. It’s been a while… My review of Dragan Radulović’s inquisitive work, Why Does Math Work … If It’s Not Real? has been published in this month’s Mathematics Today. I really enjoyed this whistle-stop tour of many key mathematicalContinueContinue reading “Published again! Its been a while…”
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Rediscovering Handwriting with Kindle Scribe
Now that the holidays are here, I finally have time to write a blog, but this one’s a little different. Why? Well this is the first post I’ve written by hand for years! When I first started writing I used to write with a pen into a notebook. I find the act of sitting andContinueContinue reading “Rediscovering Handwriting with Kindle Scribe”
Exploring Deep Space with Seestar S50: A Year in Review
I first bought the Seestar S50 a little over 12 months ago. I ummed and ahhed for ages trying to justify the spend, as although its not a hugely expensive instrument, its not pocket change either. Eventually at last years New Scientist Live I took the plunge and bought it from First Light Optics. AContinueContinue reading “Exploring Deep Space with Seestar S50: A Year in Review”
Exploring Cutting-Edge Technology at New Scientist Live
A cosmic ray detector. A heart scanner. And a handheld ultrasound probe that connects to a smartphone. These were some of the fantastic hands on technology demonstrations that you could see and try out for yourself at this years New Scientist Live. Alongside this were many other interactive exhibits and really interesting and engaging peopleContinueContinue reading “Exploring Cutting-Edge Technology at New Scientist Live”
Are Snails Sentient?
I recently attended one of New Scientists “Instant Expert” days in London. This one was focussed on consciousness and asked a lot of interesting questions…
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