Category Archives: Science
How far is 1 astronomical unit (AU)?
An astronomical unit (AU) is a commonly used unit in astronomy, but what exactly is its value?
Velocity Required for Loop the Loop
Chris (@chris2306) got asked how fast you would need to be going to complete a loop the loop. This is what we got.
Extreme Space Weather Events
After months of hard work the Royal Academy of Engineering have published their report on the impact of extreme space weather events in the UK – the media have reported on it with varying success…
It’s Snowing Outside!
I’m sitting in my office, at home, watching the snow falling outside and it got me thinking….
A Short History of Nearly Everything – Some Corrections
I have just finished the book “A Short History of Nearly Everything” by Bill Bryson and I thought it was absolutely fantastic. There were a couple of mistakes that I noticed (and perhaps others that I did not! – and … Continue reading
Aspartame: A bit of truth
The motivation for this blog is that I drink quite a lot of Pepsi Max. It is easily my favourite drink. But something that people tell me all the time is how bad it is for me. Not just the … Continue reading