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Tag Archives: Physics

Awe (rora) struck!

Last week’s aurora display in the UK left a big impression on me…

Posted byDan Roach20th October 20245th October 2025Posted inPhysics, Science, SpaceTags:Astronomy, Aurora, Aurora Borealis, Geomagnetic Storm, Manchester, Northern Lights, Physics, rochdale, Science, Solar Storm, SpaceLeave a comment on Awe (rora) struck!

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…

Posted byDan Roach22nd September 20245th October 2025Posted inPhysics, Reviews, ScienceTags:consciousness, George Musser, Jenny Bosten, Jonathan Birch, London, New Scientist, Physics, Science, sentience, SnailsLeave a comment on Are Snails Sentient?

Pulling G!

What is G-Force and why does stall speed increase in the turn?

Posted byDan Roach9th June 20245th October 2025Posted inFlying, Mathematics, Physics, Safety, ScienceTags:60-Degree Turns, Aviation, BMAA, Flight Instructor, Flying, GA, Geometry, Mathematics, Microlights, Physics, Pilot, UltralightsLeave a comment on Pulling G!

A flaming good feeling!

Science is nothing without experiments!

Posted byDan Roach24th November 20235th October 2025Posted inHumour, Motivational, Physics, Science, UniversityTags:Experimental, Humour, Inspirational, Laboratory, Milton Keynes, Motivational, Open University, Physics, Physics World, Science, Summer School, UniversityLeave a comment on A flaming good feeling!

Garden Rocketry (no not salad, actual rockets)

Who doesn’t want to launch rockets from their back garden?

Posted byDan Roach15th November 202324th November 2023Posted inHumour, Physics, Rocketry, Science, SpaceTags:Chemistry, Physics, Rocketry, Science, Space, Summer, SunLeave a comment on Garden Rocketry (no not salad, actual rockets)

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Incoming comet post! Finally had some clear skies this evening and I got to play with my Seestar properly. Not done any post processing/playing around with these yet, just straight off the scope. I'm super super happy! 🔭

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