This post is a departure from my usual topics of astronomy and more general science. In 2020, I took a series of photos of my back garden. This year was, for those of us in the UK - like many countries in the world, the year of the lockdowns due to the covid pandemic. A… Continue reading Seasonal Changes in an English Garden
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Will Humanity Combat Climate Change Effectively?
The post reflects on the ongoing challenges of addressing climate change, particularly the failures of international conferences like COP3 and COP21 to effectively curb carbon emissions. Despite some progress, global carbon dioxide levels continue to rise, with projections indicating significant temperature increases if current trends persist. The urgency for meaningful action remains.
Correcting Scientific Misconceptions: The December Solstice
I am still surprised how many articles on otherwise reputable websites when writing about scientific topics are riddled with errors and have clearly been written by lazy journalists with no knowledge of the subject they’re talking about. One of the worst examples was an article on the December 2023 solstice which recently appeared on a… Continue reading Correcting Scientific Misconceptions: The December Solstice
Rising use of fossil fuels
I was disturbed to read the recent UN report pointing out that the government plans and projections from the major fossil fuel producers would lead to an increase in global coal production until 2030, and in global oil and gas production until at least 2050. This conflicts with government commitments under the Paris Agreement, and… Continue reading Rising use of fossil fuels
James Webb Telescope
On 18 December a Ariane 5 rocket will take off from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana, aboard it will be the $12 billion James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) - the most expensive scientific instrument ever launched into space. In this post I’ll talk about this remarkable telescope and the mission to deploy it.… Continue reading James Webb Telescope
Explaining Science 