by Captain Skellett | Sep 10, 2010 | Science Communication
This here is Charles Darwin studying some stick insects. This vision greeted me in the entrance hall of Questacon, Australia’s national science and technology center. The insects were crawling all over this guy’s face. He’s one of the very talented...
by Captain Skellett | Jul 16, 2010 | How Things Work
I wear my sunglasses at night. It’s for the light pollution. New Scientist today sent out a plea to bring back the night for wildlife’s sake, particularly birds, bats and turtles. Moths are also at risk to death by light. In Australia, the Bogong moths...
by Captain Skellett | Jul 13, 2010 | Science Communication
I’m pleased to announce A Schooner of Science has been named one of ten finalists for The Big Blog Theory. As well as being named Australia’s best science blog, the winner will attend and blog about National Science Week events across Australia. Now...
by Captain Skellett | Apr 22, 2010 | Jibber Jabber, Science Communication
Ahoy! Today be an auspicious occasion. ‘Tis the first birthday of me blog! A year ago today the first post hit the internet. Since then, A Schooner of Science has grown. With 141 posts, 100 visitors daily and a mere 4 comments away from the 300 mark, the blog is...
by Captain Skellett | Feb 9, 2010 | Science Communication
Just got home after a massive day at #asc2010. Though I’m exhausted I’m feeling too excited to sleep, so instead I’ll give you my blow by blow account of the conference. Welcome session The day opened with a welcome from an Aboriginal elder who was...
