Book Review: ‘The Invention of Nature’ by Andrea Wulf

Review of ‘The Invention of Nature: the adventures of Alexander von Humboldt, the lost hero of science’.

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Book review: ‘The Invention of Nature’ by Andrea Wulf

The adventures of Alexander von Humboldt, the lost hero of science.

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The Darwin bicentennial oak, 7 years on

Seven years ago today, I planted the Darwin Bicentennial Oak in my garden.

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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.