Launch of “The Ascent of Gravity”
April 8, 2017
You’ve got to celebrate when a book comes out. Thanks to Daunt Books in Holland Park, London, for hosting wonderful evening! What are the chances of meeting two people who have been weightless down the pub? Chris Riley and Alok Jha confessed they have …
Newton and the NHS
March 28, 2017
When I went on TalkRadio to chat to Sam Delaney about my new book, The Ascent of Gravity, I never expected to be asked about the UK government’s stealth dismantling of the NHS! [Just over half way into interview]…
Publication of “The Ascent of Gravity”, 6 April!
February 13, 2017
Publication of The Ascent of Gravity! Never get over the excitement of see a book in a book shop for the first time!
Oxford Literary Festival, 30 March, 6pm
February 13, 2017
On the eve of the publication of my new book, The Ascent of Gravity, talked about gravitational waves at the FT Oxford Literary Festival. Friendly Festival people, packed auditorium and really enthusiastic audience who asked loads of questions. One of …
Quantum theory at bedtime!
January 12, 2017
What a surprise to see my Quantum Theory Cannot Hurt You on the front of the Sunday Times Magazine – 8 Jan 2017!




