This field probably got tainted by the likes of Erik von Daniken, but I do find it fascinating and have long considered that myths and legends come from something that actually happened. The study of it is called ‘Geomythology’: American volcanologist Dorothy Vitaliano coined the term in a 1967 lecture (basing her ideas on those […]
Ever wanted to know how an internal combustion engine works in detail? Bartosz Ciechanowski has a fascinatingly detailed breakdown of each part, how they all fit together and even how each part interacts with the other parts. Beautifully diagrammed “Unchallenged for decades, the internal combustion engines in cars are slowly being supplanted by their electric […]
There’s 21 tons of Chinese Long March 5b rocket making an uncontrolled re-entry tomorrow, possibly, as nobody is sure yet where it’ll enter the atmosphere. Cutting methane emissions will help reduce the rate of climate change while boosting health and crop production says a new UN report: But there are ways to cut methane emissions […]
Not only does Delilahs stew taste fantastic, it looks autumnal as well. How perfect!
Working on something that you don’t quite fully understand, don’t have the time before delivery date to get to understand, yet need to implement as if you understand is really painful. It actually gets me down. It’s painful work. It often arises as a result of being unable to complete some other task that you […]
A few fishing boats stoically awaiting their owners, near Cong, Co. Mayo. We all spent a great week there, the kids had a ball playing in the lake. Give them water and rocks to throw!
Well, I can think, but I just can’t gather the concentration to really write anything. Sometimes you need to push yourself through that, and other times you need to listen to your mind – it wants a break from thinking! I’ve had a wonderful weekend with my partner in life, love and lockdown. So I’m […]
