Star Chambers: The Race for Fusion Power – fusion 10 years on
Earlier this year, I re-released my fusion book, Star Chambers: The Race for Fusion Power, as a 2020 edition with a ten-year update chapter.
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5 surprising facts about Everest
In this blog, I talk about some surprising facts about Everest that many people don’t know.
How much do you know about the science that gets us to the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest?
Find out what you know about the science that gets us to the highest point on Earth in this fun quiz!
Aurora in Yellowknife
Aurora hunter Martin Izzard shares a new northern lights experience, this time in Yellowknife, Canada, where he took aurora photos and captured the “Merry Dancers” on video.
How to prepare for a sporting challenge
Performance and functional nutrition specialist Dr. Justin Roberts shares his top tips for preparing for a sporting challenge.
Oxygen Problems on Everest 2018
The 2018 Everest season heard several reports of oxygen problems, with Presenter Ben Fogle being amongst those with issues. Many climbers rely on oxygen for safety. So what was going on?
What does my cocktail have in common with glaciology?
Whilst on holiday I was served a rather cool cocktail with a giant ice cube plugging a hole between the upper and lower chambers of the glass. What happened?