August 2008 – The Friends of Charles Darwin

Animal magnetism

Cattle shown to align north-south.

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It's getting to that time of year again

Swallows are feeding their young. They'll be off soon.

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Hello, Singapore!

The Friends of Charles Darwin have their first member from Singapore.

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Great Lives: Robert Hooke

Robert Hooke nominated by Sir David Attenborough for radio biography programme.

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Bored

YouTube video.

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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.