There was recently a story in the UK news about a billionaire who was filling his pond using tap water delivered by tankers. The locals were not happy. We have a water shortage here in the UK at the moment and so you can’t use your garden hose to irrigate your garden. Not that you…

Recently, while visiting my family near Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland, we decided to do a bit of sightseeing in the local area. And where better to go than the Rock of Cashel, former home of the Kings of Munster. It’s a spectacular ruin with wonderful views across the surrounding countryside. Now, it has to be…

Fantastic news. Just watched live the feed from NASA TV as the OSIRIS-REx sample capsule descended safely through the atmosphere and landed safely in the Utah desert. A brilliant mission has delivered its very precious samples from Asteroid Bennu. Congratulations to all the team members involved.

Less than 30 minutes to go before the OSIRIS-REx sample lands in the Utah desert. I am excited, but also a little bit nervous. Well, it is a really big moment. Watching first the BBC coverage and now NASA TV. Good luck to everyone involved.