Anyone who follows me on social media will know, I really like my science.
From trying to understand how our brains work, appreciating the impact of climate change on the planet, to looking up in awe at the night sky, there’s so much to explore. And as we head into spring, there is plenty in the world of science to celebrate and get excited about.
The double helix structure of DNA was reportedly discovered on February 28, 1953, and has transformed the way we understand human genetics.
The first telephone call was made on March 10, 1876, and revolutionised how we communicate.
And a vaccine for polio was invented on March 26, 1952, protecting us from a disease that used to paralyse and kill over half a million people each year.
The reason I mention these achievements is because Hertfordshire, and Hatfield in particular, is home to some fantastic science and technology companies looking to transform our world.
With the new flagship facilities being built at the University of Hertfordshire, who knows what ground-breaking accomplishments we’ll see achieved on our doorstep in the next few years.
Schools across the county will be participating in British Science week, taking place over ten days from March 8 to 17.
Hopefully this will help spark a life-long interest in the sciences, and who knows, potentially a career in one of the tens of thousands of science and technology related jobs in the county.
Of course, science can just be enjoyed. Over the next few weeks, walks will be enlivened with spring blossom and emerging wildlife, while clearer skies and milder temperatures make stargazing an excellent pursuit before the clocks go forward.
Explore Hatfield
If you want to take your stargazing to the next level why not visit the Bayfordbury Observatory, just south of Hertford.
The Observatory is part of the University of Hertfordshire and provides members of the public the opportunity to learn more about the night sky and see through their power telescope at their Public Open Evenings and through private group bookings.
Further details can be found on their website, https://www.herts.ac.uk/bayfordbury.
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