Indeed famously so. First numerical weather prediction involving a room full of people passing each other equations. Early June also looking relatively cool and wet this year. Just probably 1.5C less… (View Post)

We had this discussion a few weeks ago. I was in the anti-coronated camp (I think I kicked it off), but there were some who demurred. Rich vibrancy of the open source English language kind of thing. … (View Post)

It would signify the digital reach and influence of Elon Musk. (View Post)

First pm called Andy. Though not the first Andrew. Bonar law was actually Andrew Bonar Law. We’ve had a run of first name firsts recently. Keir, Rishi, Boris (though there have been a few Alexanders)… (View Post)

For a little context on today’s temperature in Kew (34.8C), the estimable TA Harley British weather website has max temperatures of the year since 1875. The annual maximum exceeded 34C on 29 occasion… (View Post)