December 2012
Global Lakes Observatory Network Meeting
During unseasonably warm, dry and bright weather in mid-October,the Global Lakes Observatory Network (GLEON) held its annual meeting in Mulranny, Co. Mayo. The meeting was organised by TCD alumni Elvira de Eyto, Eleanor Jennings and Valerie McCarthy, along with their GLEON, Marine Institute and Dundalk IT colleagues. GLEON represents a network of scientists working on […]
The selfish huddle
As it is December now and the frost is creeping in I thought I’d talk about one of the all time favourite winter animals: the penguin! These happy footed, tuxedoed up cartoon-esque waddlers are among the most charismatic and endearing of creatures. They are favourites in films, books, documentaries, toys and of course a must […]
Science communication
Something useful for us scientists who presumably want to preach what we practice. A debate on science communication. Author Adam Kane: kanead[at]tcd.ie Photo credit wikimedia commons