US Study reveals ‘new’ source of microplastics
It’s a great headline: “Plastic Is Falling From The Sky- But Where’s It Coming From?” The answer is not so great, because most of us are contributing: rubber rubbed off our car tyres. Read the […]
Citizen Science aboard the Tall Ship Pelican of London
As we are preparing for the 2021 Darwin200 voyage with a whole new set of Citizen Science Projects for young people to engage with, the videos of our science projects piloted during the voyage in […]
Shopping!
Today Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in England eased a little, with ‘non-essential’ shops opening, along with outdoor catering, hair salons and zoos…. I didn’t go shopping. In fact, not being able to go shopping for so […]
Expedition supports Antarctic Science
The next Austral summer (2021/22) will see a rare man-hauled expedition across the Antarctic Peninsula. The expedition team will be ‘dropped off’ at Portal Point, haul equipment up steep slopes and cross the Forbidden Plateau […]
Octopus my Friend
Ever since I became aware of the incredible intelligence and social behaviour of octopus, I just can’t bring myself to eating cephalopods anymore. I mean, nine brains! This new study just highlights an incredible similarly […]
Outdoor Daily III
One year of lockdown in England. I feel grateful for my health and that of my family, however far away. I feel grateful for the beauty of nature around me. I feel grateful for all […]
Outdoor Daily III
The light is beautiful. I seize the moment and extend my morning outing with my dog to a walk along the river. I am rewarded by the touch of morning sun on my face and […]
Outdoor Daily III
Lovely signs is spring wherever I look!
Outdoor Daily III
Spring solstice in the northern hemisphere, and the oaks are cracking buds. “oak before ash, we’re in for a splash” If that’s holding true, we are going to have fabulous weather this summer. Not that […]
Outdoor Daily III
Almost like a watercolour painting. Only better: it’s real. A little farther than strictly local, I stretched my range a little beyond 7 miles to enjoy a good walk along the Cornish coast. Beautiful, uplifting, […]
