Category Archives: Science

Published again! Its been a while…

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…”

What Happens if Asteroid 2024 YR4 Hits the Moon?

If I offered you odds of 1 in 3 to win the lottery, you’d take it right? Good odds. But what, if there was a 1 in 3 chance of an asteroid hitting the moon? Context is everything right? Asteroid 2024 YR4 – a name like that just rolls off the tongue doesn’t it… isContinueContinue reading “What Happens if Asteroid 2024 YR4 Hits the Moon?”

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”