27-Dec-1831: HMS Beagle sets sail

On 27 December 1831, HMS Beagle set sail on her second voyage with a young Charles Darwin on board.

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New article

I have just published a new article to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Lord Kelvin.

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100 Kelvin

Article to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Lord Kelvin.

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Charlatans!

Homepathy saved Darwin claim.

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Deconstructing Watson

Why we need to be careful when reporting stories on genetics/race/intelligence.

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28-Sep-1838: Darwin brainstorms Malthus

On 28 September 1838, Charles Darwin made some notes inspired by the writings of Rev. Thomas Malthus, and a famous simile was born.

Gilbert White’s influence on Charles Darwin

To mark the 300th anniversary of his birth, a brief account of Rev. Gilbert White’s influence on Charles Darwin.

26-Apr-1882: Charles Darwin buried in Westminster Abbey

On 26th April 1882, Charles Darwin was buried in Westminster Abbey. How this honour came about is described by his son Francis Darwin in The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin…

03-Dec-1831: Darwin’s first night aboard HMS Beagle

Darwin records his experimentations with a hammock.