Nick Werren
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quantum physics | science communication | running |
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We're deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sir Geoff Palmer. A courageous champion of equality, he challenged how we talk about history.
June 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
We're deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sir Geoff Palmer. A courageous champion of equality, he challenged how we talk about history.
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The Royal Society's Research Grants are now open for applications. These grants are aimed at early career researchers, or researchers returning from a career break and provides funding for promising new projects. Find out more: #RSGrants royalsociety.org/grants/resea...
Research grants | Royal Society
A scheme for scientists in the UK who are at an early stage in their career or returning from a career break and want to purchase specialised equipment and consumables.
royalsociety.org
January 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The Royal Society's Research Grants are now open for applications. These grants are aimed at early career researchers, or researchers returning from a career break and provides funding for promising new projects. Find out more: #RSGrants royalsociety.org/grants/resea...
I will no longer be reading the news
January 21, 2025 at 8:33 AM
I will no longer be reading the news
This ancient copy of Robinson Crusoe was a gift to my great grandfather over 100 years ago!
December 28, 2024 at 4:30 PM
This ancient copy of Robinson Crusoe was a gift to my great grandfather over 100 years ago!
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Getdown Services at The Lexington in London -- incredible gig!
November 24, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Getdown Services at The Lexington in London -- incredible gig!
A story in 4 parts
September 19, 2024 at 4:49 PM
A story in 4 parts
Some things i saw whilst running this autumn
November 19, 2023 at 10:36 PM
Some things i saw whilst running this autumn
We can see the difference between incoherent and coherent light (light bulbs vs. lasers) from these photos i took in the lab. Incoherent light is messy, it scatters and goes everywhere so the crystal glows. I adjust the laser so this doesn't happen and i see light's path *through* the crystal!!
July 30, 2023 at 7:47 AM
We can see the difference between incoherent and coherent light (light bulbs vs. lasers) from these photos i took in the lab. Incoherent light is messy, it scatters and goes everywhere so the crystal glows. I adjust the laser so this doesn't happen and i see light's path *through* the crystal!!
Check this out, it's an optical fibre that's glowing thanks to the green laser light passing through it.
July 25, 2023 at 4:57 PM
Check this out, it's an optical fibre that's glowing thanks to the green laser light passing through it.
I am here because I simply cannot bring myself to use an app called X. It's embarrassing.
July 25, 2023 at 9:10 AM
I am here because I simply cannot bring myself to use an app called X. It's embarrassing.