Astronomy

First an update: If you read Martin Robins' piss-take of Science Journalism in the Guardian last week, you weren't alone.  It was the most-read article that week. This week however, he's got a call-to-arms in which he reacts to the unexpected viral spread of the spoof, and explains why he did it.

How's this for a heartfelt lament?

Astronomy Ireland

Ed Burke Thetare, Trinity College Dublin

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A special offer to Science Gallery Members €5 with your Science Gallery member card. (Thanks Astronomy Ireland!)

Does TV sex-up or dumb-down science?  RTE's "The Enforcers" has been described as "Miami Vice in Mayo," with environmentalists in place of pink blazer-wearing American cops.  Ok, maybe it hasn't... but it's quantum physics compared to what's on the Science Channel in the US.  They're saying they can't possibly dumb down science any further.

Darwin+ Camera = Phwoar!

WHAT IF... closes this weekend, so be sure to check out the future forms and designs on display it before it's too late!  And while you'll most likely be bombarded with news on the Copenhagen climate summit, check out this re-design of the controversial "Danish text" via Wordle and the Guardian:

And as we hear debates about rising sea levels, carbon emissions and the like, new studies show us that climate change can be pretty calamitous.  Turns out, 5 million years ago, Gibraltar