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St Elmo’s Fire

Some sailors regard it with fear and amazement, others see it as an omen of things to come, but when I see St Elmo’s Fire burning on the masts above I am struck with curiousity for this most bizarre natural phenomenon. St Elmo’s Fire appears as a blueish...

Weighing anchor and moving interstate

Even though exciting things are happening in science, such as slime moulds being used to design railway systems, I have been otherwise occupied. What has harnessed most of my attention of late is my imminent move interstate. Pirates have a certain inclination to horde...