Normal service hasn’t quite resumed as I battle my inbox and schedule. It’s taken me almost a full week to catch up after a week away. Hmmm. Anyway…

A West African Damascus Road

This story is absolutely amazing. I believe miracles happen and this one is astonishing.

Stephen Hawking Explains What Existed Before The Big Bang

Imaginary time with extra dimensions…which is not as easy to get your head around as ‘In the beginning God…’. Hugh Ross responds.

The science behind Europe’s Siberian chill

As I sit at my desk and write this I’m watching it snow. Apparently The ‘Beast from the East’ and the freakishly warm Arctic temperatures are no coincidence. It’s not strange for snow in March in Sweden but it does feel like were still in mid-winter. But if I really wanted to know what a long winter was like, Longyearbyen is the place to go.

The billionaire who gave it all away

This is a nice story.

Incredible Shortlisted Photos From the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards

Like this one (keeping with the snowy theme).