by Len Fisher | 22 Dec 2014 | Mini Stories from Science
Christmas Day is, of course, the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus. Isaac Newton, who was born on the same date, spent a great deal of attempting to decipher the Christian scriptures. He wrote much more about this than he did about science, and boy is it... by Len Fisher | 25 Dec 2003 | Think Like a Scientist: Media and Writing
Daily Mail Champagne Frolics Champagne is a favourite Christmas drink, but its welcome effects can be quickly damped if the precious bubbly foams up as it is poured and runs down the outside of the glass to cover the hand and arm of the eager recipient. Scientists... by Len Fisher | 20 Dec 2003 | Food & Gastronomy: Media and Writing, Think Like a Scientist: Media and Writing
New Scientist Mathematician Rob Eastaway and physicist Len Fisher reveal their scientific approach to making a party go with a bang. A good party begins with congestion, evolves through chaos, continues with chat, and ends with cheers. Science can help to smooth the... 
by Len Fisher | 20 Dec 2000 | Think Like a Scientist: Media and Writing
Daily Telegraph Peter Barham and Len Fisher cook the perfect Christmas dinner Christmas dinner for most of us is a traditional affair, a Dickensian vision of roast turkey, chestnut stuffing, flaming pudding and all trappings. When Roger Highfield, the author of a book...