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Reflecting on One Blue Heart
Turtles are amongst the oldest animals on the planet – they’ve been around since the dinosaurs. Unfortunately, in the 21st century, they...
Feb 21, 20233 min read


HERI and Iziko Museums partnering for palaeoscience
The disciplines of archaeology and palaeoanthropology have for hundreds of years been monopolised by colonialism, excluding African...
Oct 12, 20223 min read


Decolonising science through translation
Decolonise Science is a collaboration between translators, computer scientists and science communicators which aims to expand the...
May 9, 20223 min read


Beads reveal our ancient connections across Africa
Humans are defined by our ability to communicate, and we have invented myriad ways to do so. With social networking, it is easier than...
Apr 7, 20223 min read


Braveheart: a short children's story
Chapter One: Long before humans came to explore the Drakensberg, the mouse town of Camembert was founded at the base of an enormous oak...
Mar 21, 20228 min read


Faded silver
A poem about my grandmother Soft twisted knuckles hide the once glowing face cherry lips, red dresses curled hair, late nights white wine...
Jan 14, 20221 min read


My Best Teacher
Walking into Mrs Humphrey’s Biology classroom was like walking into a natural science museum. Lining the shelves were divinely detailed...
Oct 8, 20202 min read


Has the carpet lost its magic?
The latest in a long line of cinematic trends, live action remakes of classic Disney films are being produced in droves. 27 years after...
Oct 5, 20202 min read


Here be Dragons
A relaxing weekend away with the family is seldom relaxing. Amid the familiar banter and delectable meals and too many cups of tea to...
Sep 24, 20204 min read
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