wigton physics
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...
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Colour Blindness
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Doing the colour blindness test is one of my earliest memories from Primary School. Interesting to see them again all these years later.
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Curved space-time
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This trellis at The Newt near Glastonbury reminded me of the diagrams of space-time when it is curved by gravity in ...
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Sun dial for the dead
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Spotted in the cathedral at St Davids. It must work on light through a window. I don't think I've ever seen an indoor su...
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