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jbridges: Page 9
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/author/jbridges/page/9/
This blog is a record of my experiences and work during the Mars Science Laboratory mission, from the preparation, landing on August 5th 2012 Pacific Time, and onwards...I will also post updates about our other Mars work on meteorites, ExoMars and new missions.
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17th July 2015 Sol 1047
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2015/07/17/17th-july-2015-sol-1047/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on July 17, 2015 The science team is considering the next drill target. ChemCam and APXS results suggest that the sediment compositions are changing within the Murray Formation, with more altered compositions.
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Leicester leads the way against COVID-19
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/august/covid-response
A complete response The University of Leicester has been at the forefront of the conversation into universities’ reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ULA/HIS/FOU/2, Memorial Portraits Book, Photograph of Garth Smithies Taylor
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2016/10/14/garth-smithies-taylor-1896-1916/g-s-taylorweb/
ULA/HIS/FOU/2, Memorial Portraits Book, Photograph of Garth Smithies Taylor
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Physics students calculate how to take the perfect set piece
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/back-of-the-net-physics-students-calculate-how-to-take-the-perfect-set-piece
To mark World Maths Day, The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair is showcasing how relevant maths is by giving it real life application in advance of the resumption of Premier League fixtures, including the Champions’ trip to Chelsea (today).
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Bake Off star rustles up a recipe for chemistry success with new campus science kitchen
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/science-kitchen
A Great British Bake Off star has used his expertise to cook up a scientific kitchen at the University of Leicester.
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TEDxLeicester to take satellite technology one step beyond
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/tedxleicester-to-take-satellite-technology-2018one-step-beyond2019
Some of the innovative and cutting-edge applications that satellite technology and its data are being put to will be explored in a TEDxLeicester event in partnership with the University of Leicester and the National Space Centre.
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15th February 2016 Sol 1254
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2016/02/15/15th-february-2016-sol-1254/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on February 15, 2016 We have now started driving away from the main Namib dunes, and onto the Naukluft Plateau.
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5th January 2014 Sol 503
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2014/01/05/5th-january-2014-sol-505/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on January 5, 2014 After the break over the holidays we are back analysing and driving. It is small drives so far.
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10th April 2014 Sol 596
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2014/04/10/10th-april-2014-sol-596/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on April 10, 2014 Here is a NavCam image of the Kimberley, with Mount Remarkable the small hill (less than 5 m high) which we are pointing towards.