Are humans capable of outwitting asteroids, volcanoes or other causes of mass extinction? Although the chance of these events occurring is low, are we wrong to be worried? Earth has a much longer history than humans do, and there’s evidence that several past extinction events millions of years ago wiped out the dominant species on … Read more
I picked this book up in a charity shop for £1, as I liked the look of the reviews on the inside flap: “Absolute Proof is a thriller that grips from the outset but it’s also incredibly thought-provoking, asking some of life’s biggest questions about science and faith, setting big pharma and high church on … Read more
1 Meditate without meditation Simply focusing on your breathing quietens your body and mind in the same way as ordinary meditation. When you’re walking, be aware of your breath – breathing in for three strides, out for four. When cooking or in the shower, immerse yourself in the sensations, the smells, sounds. This will switch you … Read more
Facebook and Facebook Messenger are the 2 Most Downloaded Apps. (The third most downloaded app is Whatsapp Messenger.) Facebook’s user base grows by eight people per second, or 7,246 people every 15 minutes. Posts published between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. EST receive approximately 88% more interactions on average than posts published at other times … Read more
I’ve just finished reading The Martian by ANDY WEIR. It’s one of the most gripping stories I’ve ever read, and had me hooked from the start. One of those rare books that are hard to put down!
.. Or How to Get Happy for People with Very Busy Lives. This little gem is a bit like a Monty Python cartoon. For those who remember Month Python.
When you subtract the time spent working, commuting, eating, sleeping, and doing housework, chances are you are left with only an hour or two of free time each night. Here’s how to make the most of it ..
Being a Geek, I like to ask Google Geeky questions … It turns out that Facebook runs on 62 million lines of code ! Mind-boggling !
A new year means New Year’s resolutions for many people. I want to share with you the only New Year’s resolution I ever make …
Greta Thunberg and Sir David Attenborough have met for the first time (via Skype as they did not want to add to their carbon footprints) …