Lamarck’s Revenge Mini-Review
Because of some complications of cataract surgery, I have been neglecting this blog. I hope this marks the beginning of more regular postings. I...
In a picture: ‘Now we know what a black hole looks like’
by Jonathan O’Callaghan The first-ever image of an event horizon – the gravitational boundary of a black hole beyond which light cannot escape –...
Astronomers reveal first-ever image of a black hole
by Jonathan O’Callaghan Scientists have revealed the first ever image of a black hole, a major milestone in astrophysics which not only backs up Einstein’s...
Carbon-capture technology: An effective means to control climate?
Giant fans put in position, the flow of air through which would allow for the separating out of carbon from it. That carbon, in...
Critical, informed citizens crucial for the EU to stay relevant
The upcoming European elections will reveal how recent challenges such as immigration, the financial crisis, Brexit and the rise of populist parties will play...
Heat: A factor or not in ground-level ozone formation? Addressing the uncertainty
By now, ground-level ozone is a subject most everyone is familiar with – it is more commonly referred to as smog. But, I would...
The Death of Titus
On the night that Titus fell
His night nest was not empty,
Not empty, but silent.
His body still warm,
Still warm to receive
The procession of still warmer...
Gravitational waves helping to expose black holes, dark matter and theoretical particles
Gravitational waves – the invisible ripples in the fabric of space predicted by Albert Einstein – are opening up a new era of astronomy...
Earth Day 2019: Recycling: ‘The whole nine yards’
Earth Day, which is just around the corner, is a time for celebrating Earth. One day during the year is designated for doing just...
Mining sewage for fertilisers and energy to prevent water shortages
Transforming the dirty water we flush down the drain into new products, such as clean energy and fertilisers, can help prevent reservoirs from running...