Douglas Blane
Research physicist originally, working on nuclear reactors, autonomous underwater vehicles, smart materials etc. Now journalist, writer and teacher. Maintain website of science teaching resources linked to the latest research news.
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Sorry Galileo, Coastal Birds Use Tides And Moon Phases
Galileo is regarded as an important figure today, because he was put under house arrest by his church for ridiculing the Pope, but for much of his career he was derided by other scientists.
The Origin And Evolution Of The Homunculus
How did the most famous concept devised in neurobiology--the homunculus of neurosurgeon Wilder Penfield - originate?
Molecular Troublemakers Instead Of Antibiotics?
They may be slimy, but they are a perfect environment for microorganisms: biofilms. Protected against external influences, here bacteria can grow undisturbed, and trigger diseases.
Was Oumuamua A Solar Sail From An Alien Civilization That Flew Past Earth Last Year? Entertaining But Implausible Suggestion
Short summary: it's an entertaining but rather far fetched proposal in an arxiv preprint not published anywhere but mentioned in a Scientific American op ed. Implausible for many reasons including…