wigton physics
Friday, 4 September 2026
A bit over precise?
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Exciting that the clearance on the lorry was given to the nearest mm. Load or tyre wear would be at mm level
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Eclipse
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The partial eclipse was way more impressive than expected. It was visible despite thin high cloud and was noticeably...
Thursday, 30 July 2026
Insulated Floor
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I was being shown how to drive a steam train at Shildon. The guide asked us why the floor was wooden. The answer is that wood is...
Saturday, 28 March 2026
Mug design
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The holiday home mugs are shorter but wider than the ones at home. The volume is the same. It has dawned on me why they are more...
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Quantum Radio
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This is a brilliant little programme on BBC Sounds. The presenter goes to Helgoland to ask quantum physicists "what is quantum?...
Friday, 28 November 2025
Light detection in the eye
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This explained clearly how we see colour. I read an interesting report in Physics World recently about seeing brand new colours. Each type...
Thursday, 27 November 2025
Dog Vision
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The exhibition at Tullie House on Colour was a lovely mix of basic science and art. I was left playing spot the difference with these pict...
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