by Captain Skellett | Mar 4, 2010 | Just for Fun, Science Communication
For all me hometown South Australian readers out there, this be for you. It’s the best time of year to be in the southern state because the Fringe and the Adelaide Festival are both on at the same time and there is SO MUCH AWESOME about that, really,...
by Captain Skellett | Feb 18, 2010 | Recent Research
As a pirate I am rarely afforded the luxury of meeting the rich and famous, but today I met Elizabeth Blackburn. She was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, making her the first first FEMALE Australian born scientist to win a Nobel Prize. (I also...
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...
by Captain Skellett | Jan 31, 2010 | How Things Work
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...
by Captain Skellett | Jan 26, 2010 | Jibber Jabber
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...