Author Archives: Dr Pete
Savannah fashion
Elephants can tell whether a human is a friend or foe by their scent and colour of clothing, according to Fife experts. St Andrews University researchers found that elephants could recognise the degree of danger posed by different groups of … Continue reading
BBC Dumber
BBC TV audiences can expect more repeats and fewer original programmes under plans to reduce the size of the corporation revealed on Thursday. Up to 1,800 staff will also be made redundant – primarily in news, BBC programme making and … Continue reading
What is Dark Matter?
Down the ‘Slug and Philosopher’ last night, Old Ted was staring into his Guinness and frowning to himself. “So what’s all this Dark Matter then?” he asked. It’s a good question, there’s been a lot in the news about it … Continue reading
Good darts
The switch has been thrown on a telescope specifically designed to seek out alien life. Funded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, the finished array will have 350 six-metre antennas and will be one of the world’s largest. The Allen Telescope … Continue reading
Light Sabre
As part of Star Wars’ 30th Anniversary celebrations, Space Shuttle Discovery will carry an unusual cargo in the form of Luke Skywalker’s light sabre as it lifts off with seven astronauts on its way to the International Space Station later … Continue reading
Communication
I had a stalker on the walk home from work last night. One of those blue and yellow police helicopters was taking the same route as me across the town. It kept flying in little circles and I could see … Continue reading