Scientific Advances Made Aboard The International Space Station I was captivated by the recent news about the two astronauts stranded on the ISS due to their Boeing Starliner being deemed unfit to return them to Earth. Their initial 8-day stay has now been extended to...
How And Why Leaves Turn Red And Yellow In The Autumn With the 22nd of September marking the Autumn Equinox, we know the season is now upon us. But this is more than just a date; it’s driven by solar orbits and our relative positioning to and distance from the sun....
Our Changing Weather As the UK grapples with the impact of climate change, one noticeable effect is the shifting patterns of our weather. Historically known for its temperate climate with distinct seasons, the UK is now experiencing increasingly unpredictable weather,...
Planet Of The Apes… Or Not? The hugely successful, fascinating movie franchise Planet of the Apes charts a human (Homo sapiens) apocalypse and subsequent rise to prominence of apes (Hominidae). But if humans were to die out, would apes really become the dominant...
Ash Cloud Formation And Dispersion Volcanic eruptions are fascinating geological phenomena, but they don’t usually break into the news cycle unless they are spectacular, come with a risk of tsunami, or create an ash cloud that might reach UK airspace. Though not...
A New Digital Frontier The metaverse is the latest hype in digital advancements and refers to the cross-over of our digital and physical spaces, leveraging the power of virtual (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Coined as the next evolution of the internet, it will...
