Originally, the complete NWA 5000 mass weighed an impressive 11,528 grams, and before cutting, it was dimensionally larger than any sample in the NASA Apollo collection. The celestial masterpiece lay undisturbed for centuries deep in the world’s largest and hottest… Read More ›
Misc
Apple and Google vs Covid-19
Across the world, governments and health authorities are working together to find solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect people and get society back up and running. Software developers are contributing by crafting technical tools to help combat the virus… Read More ›
Look at paintings
Follow our short audio guides and journey inside paintings of people, places and landscapes. Uncover their stories, feel their moods and notice their details… More here. Such a relaxing site.
How does Coronavirus compare to Ebola, SARS, etc?
This video puts things in perspective to a point. It is impossible to know exactly how things will progress at the moment, but the data is compelling. Thanks to Bob.
Gary’s Lands End to John O’Groats Walk
Hi, As some of you know starting in April I’m walking the entire length of the country from Lands End to John O’Groat’s. I plan to keep a diary of my adventure via this blog. I’m just getting this new… Read More ›
The theme system
The idea of Yearly Themes is something that CGP Grey and Myke Hurley have been living by for a number of years. Instead of resolutions, we set an overall idea of how we would like to approach each year or… Read More ›
“Remember anxiety is created by you…”
Jake Paul has been heavily criticised after telling Twitter followers to “remember anxiety is created by you”. His comments provoked a strong reaction online, where people suffering from anxiety condemned the “dangerous” advice. Others sarcastically thanked him for his suggestions…. Read More ›
The incredible time-bending power of your brain
Ever wondered where the last year of your life went? Neuroscientist David Eagleman sheds some light on the time-bending power of your brain… More here. Fascinating.
£40k ‘head of coffee’
Tate Britain has defended its decision to advertise for a “head of coffee”, on wages of almost £40,000 a year. Union leaders had said the post highlights “the pay discrepancy” between museum professionals and others within the arts sector. The… Read More ›
The ugliest colour in the world
Pantone 448 C, also known as the “The ugliest colour in the world”, is a colour in the Pantone colour system. Described as a “drab dark brown”, it was selected in 2016 as the colour for plain tobacco and cigarette… Read More ›