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Writing tagged: ‘music’

Darwin's Evolution Revolution Song

The Virtual School has created a video to celebrate Darwin Day 2013.

Published 12-Feb-2013
Filed under: Blog Tags: beetles, music, videos

Darwin's favourite tune

Reminiscing about his father, Charles Darwin's son Francis wrote: In the evening, that is, after he had read as much as his strength would allow, and before the reading aloud began, he would often lie on the sofa and listen to my mother playing the piano. He had not a good ear, yet in spite… Continue reading Darwin's favourite tune

Published 12-Feb-2010
Filed under: Blog Tags: anniversaries, charles darwin, francis darwin, music

The way it's going, La Brea Tar Pits, I know you just can't lose...

Video: 'The Smithsonian Institute Blues' by Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band.

Published 21-Jul-2008
Filed under: Blog Tags: dinosaurs, music, videos

Boogie Chillun!

Inspired scientist plays John Lee Hooker to carp.

Published 25-Feb-2008
Filed under: Blog Tags: carp, charles darwin, experiments, fish, music, seeds, worms

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