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History of science Grains of truth In a guest article for Black History Month, Sir Geoff Palmer talks about his distinguished career as a grain scientist, and his recent work on the… By Sir Geoff Palmer 19 October 2021 5 min read
History of science Meeting my heroes Mathematician Nira Chamberlain talks about some of the inspirational figures he encountered when chairing the 'Black Heroes of Mathematics'… By Nira Chamberlain 12 October 2021 5 min read
History of science Counting lives In the first of a series of articles to celebrate Black History Month 2021, Keith Moore gives an overview of our themes: biography, talent and the… By Keith Moore 05 October 2021 5 min read
Keith and Brady look at one of Fraunhofer's early spectroscopes at the Royal Society. The Discovery of Fraunhofer Lines - Objectivity #245 18 June 2021 Brady Haran
Keith uncovers the records of rarities previously housed by the Royal Society. Rarities of the Royal Society - Objectivity #244 18 August 2021 Brady Haran
Brady joins Keith at the Royal Society to look at some beautiful antique instruments. Antique Barometer - Objectivity #243 27 July 2021 Brady Haran
Brady climbs the Carillon Tower in Queen's Park, Loughborough. Climbing the Bell Tower - Objectivity #242 06 July 2021 Brady Haran