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I have seriously cool friends (part 3)
My wonderful, long-suffering partner, Jen, filled a gaping hole in my Darwin-groupie library this Christmas.
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I have seriously cool friends (part 2)
My wonderful friend Stense bought me two magnificent books for Christmas.
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I have seriously cool friends (part 1)
What do you buy a tea-addicted, Darwin groupie photographer for Christmas?
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Treating stupid questions with more respect
Dismissing naïve questions as stupid is not going to win anyone over to the enlightened cause.
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Ancient Roman salad crispers?
In which I suggest an answer to a well-known Pompeii conundrum described by the classicist Mary Beard.
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Hello, Jordan! 🇯🇴
I am delighted to announce that the Friends of Charles Darwin have their first member from Jordan.
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Announcing my new website—and some information about my book
It has always been my ambition to write a book, and I fully intend to keep on writing in future. I have, therefore, created a new website where I can write about my passions for reading, writing and photography.
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Herbertia darwinii
A new member has named a flower species after Darwin.
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A new member writes
I am thrilled to know this website. I am a huge admirer of Charles Darwin, and you guys show me that i almost know nothing about him. Finding a fact that there are fellow Darwin fans all over the world, i am more than psyched. Thank you so much! Thank you so much too! It’s…
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Hats off to Tegetmeier!
Today marks the 196th anniversary of the birth of one of my favourite mini-heroes of science, W.B. Tegetmeier.
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Giants’ Shoulders #52: Loads More Heroes
This blog is proud to host the 52nd edition of ‘The Giants’ Shoulders’ history of science blog carnival….
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Hello, Kenya! 🇰🇪
I am delighted to announce that the Friends of Charles Darwin have their first members from Kenya.