CSIRO Publishing, the Australia-based science and technology publisher, is holding their annual stocktake sale from now until 30 June 2025.
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John E. Riutta
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Posts by John E. Riutta, MA, MBA, FLS, MemRES:
The Royal Observatory Celebrates Its 350th Anniversary
In a time when the governments of some of the world’s most powerful nations are ignorantly and inexcusably slashing investment in scientific research that if properly funded would benefit not only their own citizens but the world as a whole (I’m looking at you, United States), The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is celebrating its 350th anniversary.
The Mourning Star Pin Badges
I had the pleasure recently to discover an artist previously unknown to me who produces her work in the form of pin badges: Elizabeth Basten, owner of The Mourning Star. Based in the U.K., she creates enamel pin badges, as well as jewellery, wooden magnets, key rings and embroidery patches. Of course, what caught my attention is how she takes her inspiration from nature and its myriad wonders, and occasionally spices things up with a dash of magic and folklore.
Noteworthy Podcast Episodes (Week Ending 30 May 2025)
Here is a selection of recent noteworthy podcast episodes featuring interviews with authors of natural history books as well as a newly launched botany podcast and a bit of nature-originating auditory mind massage to help with relaxation.