Day 20 In the morning, I had to take my COVID-19 test for the flight home. There were some glitches with the proctoring service, but I got a negative result. It was a huge relief. Rowett Institute The Rowett presentation was full of interesting research, focused on nutrition. We also got a tour of their… Continue reading Hemp Pancakes & Home – May 26 & 27, 2022
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Oxford – May 13 & 14, 2022
Day 7 Cotswolds Today was the day we were to leave London for “Oxbridge” (as Oxford and Cambridge are collectively known). I was tired of the hostel breakfast, so I went to Starbucks to buy Tom a mug ornament for his collection. I ate a mini loaf inspired by banoffee pie, a British dessert with… Continue reading Oxford – May 13 & 14, 2022
Science – May 11, 2022
Day 5: May 11 Guest Lecture on Alexander Fleming Despite not being able to see the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum due to the pandemic, we did get a thorough presentation from the curator. It is amazing how penicillin went from discovery, to production, and mass use (especially in wartime). It speaks to the fact that… Continue reading Science – May 11, 2022