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In
the dollhouse. The microscopes of the land of
Lilliput - a look at this for too
long overlooked genre of microscopes. Dec.12
The
complete guide to independent film production:
Small budget - Big movies. Part 1. Introduction
& Equipment. Camera, Lens, Sound Recorder -
the site co-founder, has spent the last year
making a full length feature film on a very tight
budget and also 4 'shorts' using a consumer
digital SLR. He shares his hard learnt
lessons in this multi-part series.
A
passion for radio. Part 1 - a
retired BBC field engineer, shares
illustrated anecdotes of his experiences helping
to run and maintain the UK's highest power radio
transmitters in all weathers in northern England
when the equipment was analogue and transmitter
halls looked like cathedrals to electronics.
Dec.12
A
passion for radio. Part 2 - Ian
Walker (UK) shares his enthusiasm for retro valve
and older transistor radios, both renovating and
their use to enjoy the distinct analogue
sound.
Jan.13
Mrs
Malaprop goes Christmas shopping -
an essay on how this lady may have tackled
shopping for her microscopy friends. Dec.12
The "Den". Blissful
sanctuaries -
describes a compact and out of the way setup
for microscopy; an area formerly used as a
darkroom and the benefits of a dedicated work
area. Dec.12
The
complete guide to independent film production:
Small budget - Big movies. Part 2. -
Mol Smith (UK) the site co-founder, has spent the
last year making a full length feature film on a
very tight budget and also 4 'shorts' using a
consumer digital SLR. He shares his hard learnt
lessons in this multi-part series. In this
part he discusses microphones, lighting, filters
and reflectors.
Ramapo Lake, a walk to
remember - Mel Pollinger (USA)
shares an illustrated essay on the attractive
macroscopic life that can be found on this walk.
Jan.13
Notes on moving from a
Nikon to Canon digital SLR system but retaining
and using the Nikkor AI lenses -
David Walker (UK) comments on the pros and cons of
Nikon F to Canon EOS lens adapters to avoid
changing lenses if moving to another camera body.
Jan.13
Comparing
the depth of field of two types of flatbed
scanner, a CIS and a CCD model - two
common type of scanners are compared by David
Walker (UK) to illustrate that the correct choice
is important if some depth of field is required.
Jan.13
The
appeal of slide rules - in use and as
collectables -
shares an enthusiasm for these 'analogue
computers' with an illustrated selection of the
simplest to most complex and argues the case for
an analogue revival. Dec.12
Some
typical slide rules under the microscope
Dec.13
Collectables
with a logarithmic theme - philately, money,
trains: Celebrating the 400th anniversary in
2014 of John
Napier's logarithms Jan.14
Slide
rules: The quest for precision and
accuracy - making the scales longer May.15
Slide rules,
calculating aids, logarithms and
related topics Compilation index
A Few Good Knots and
Bends and Hitches Nov.16
How
to stabilise a bee honey extractor Jul.17
Near
infrared gallery: An urban walk in Huddersfield,
a northern England town Using
home modified Sony S75 consume digicam. Jun.18
Near
infrared gallery: South Pennine landscapes in
the north of England Mar.19
'Interactive'
postage stamps - those that require user
intervention to reveal their design secrets May19
Fractals and chaos on
stamps Nov.20
Another macro repair job Binoculars Feb.21
Product
Review. Cochranes of Oxford 'Kubic Bubbles'
kit designed by Dr. Cyril Isenberg Mar.21
West
Yorkshire scenery in near infrared. Exploring
the weaker light Dec.21
Reviving
a latent interest in astronomy in a congested
urban setting Feb.22
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the 'Challenger' expedition in stamps Jan.23
The appeal of one page stamp exhibits Feb.23
'Brassand glass', part 1 - pocket sundials Jun.23
'Brass and glass',
part 2 - pocket sextant Jul.23
The
appeal of vintage camera light meters as
collectibles Sep.23
The appeal of retro electronics - part 1, 90s Windows 3.11 laptop Oct.23
Near infrared studies of autumn leaves Nov.23
Dark matter Feb.24
Miniatures, small and beautiful Mar.24
Vision our sense of sight Apr.24
Not microscopes Aug.24
Micscape Lite - chemistry themed
A
comparative review of five brands of molecular
model kits. With notes on the educational merits
of kits in an age of software. -
compares five current major brands (ChemKits,
Minit, Molecular Visions (Darling Models),
Molymod, Orbit) with 'Molecules in the News' in Spring 2017 supplement
(heptacene, triangulene and a molecular machine (a
molecular ratchet). PDFs Apr.17
Product Review. Cochranes of Oxford
Minit Proview DNA kit Apr.21
Micscape
Lite - Product Review. DNA molecular model kits
compared and contrasted - helices and two base
pairs Jun.21
Molecules
in the News II - illustrated with physical
molecular models. Microscopical
manipulation at the limit: The six
molecules which participated in the
first 'Nanocar Race' on 28-29th April
2017 organised by CEMES-CNRS, France May.17
Molecules
in the News III May.22
Mindfulness
and molecular model making? Using models of
carbon structures in the news and ice as
examples Jun.17
Absinthe-
myth or magic? Apr.22 Stamps
Dastardly dinoflagellates: maitotoxin and palytoxin, two of the deadliest toxins Nov.22 Stamps
A selection of toxins from Nature's chemistry set - presented in molecular models and philately Apr.23 Stamps
The discovery of the structure of DNA - seventy years on. Celebrated in a selection of stamps and coins on a DNA theme May.23 Stamps
Nature's Chemistry Set - illustrated with molecular models and stamps. The Madagascan periwinkle Catharanthus roseus - provider of two important drugs, vinblastine and vincristine Oct.24
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