We are big fans of the not-so-humble earthworm and it seems we are not the first to feel this way. Aristotle described earthworms as “the intestines of the soil” and Charles Darwin was famously fascinated by these amazing invertebrates. Darwin’s last scientific book, The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms, with Observations on their Habits was published in 1881, not long before his death. Darwin compared the actions of earthworms to that of the plough and was well aware of their importance to life on earth.
Scottish success at STEM Inspiration Awards
St. Andrew’s University Public Engagement department nominated Henry Rae for the Outstanding STEM technician award. He was shortlisted and invited to the House of Lords for the award ceremony and, much to his surprise and delight, was announced as the winner by Lord Sainsbury.
The STEM Ambassador Coding Club at RBS Gogarburn started with a few enthusiastic members of staff and has grown, over the last two years, to now involve 40 staff working across many Edinburgh primary schools.
