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Composting 101: Not Just for Gardeners

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 15h

Composting isn’t just for gardeners.
It’s for flat-dwellers, climate warriors, and banana-eaters too 🍌
New blog: goinggreenpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/11/comp...

#ZeroWaste #Composting #GoingGreen #PhilipMRussell

Composting 101: Not Just for Gardeners You don’t need a wheelbarrow or a rhubarb patch to turn scraps into gold. ♻️ Compost: The Unsung...

The Filming Process – Why Editing Takes So Long (and Why It Needs To)

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 15h

Behind every five-minute video are hours of work.
Editing isn’t delay — it’s design. It turns raw footage into something clear, engaging, and worth watching.
Blog philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...

The Filming Process – Why Editing Takes So Long (and Why It Needs To) For every short, polished video you see online, there are hours — some...

The Role of the Family in Modern Society

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 15h

The family isn’t what it used to be — and that’s exactly why sociologists study it.
Students explore how family roles and structures evolve in modern society. hemelprivatetuition.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...

Laying Up the Boats for Winter – Making Space, Stacking High

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 1d

Time to lay up the fleet.
Dozens of wooden boats safely tucked into the Century Boathouse for the winter.
We even had to double-stack to make them all fit.
Boat Tetris, anyone?
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#SailingClubLife #WinterStorage #WoodenBoats #pmrsailing

Laying Up the Boats for Winter – Making Space, Stacking High pmrsailing.uk blog As the last few leaves fall into the Thames and the temp...

The Problem with Glitter: Microplastics in Disguise

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 1d

Glitter: festive fun or microplastic menace?

This Christmas, make a small change with a big impact.

🎄 New blog: goinggreenpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...

#EcoChristmas #PlasticFree #GoingGreen #PhilipMRussell

The Problem with Glitter: Microplastics in Disguise Because Aunt Sally probably doesn’t need a sparkle-covered environmental hazard. 🎄...

An MRI Image of a Human Body – A Great Educational Resource for Biology

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 1d

MRI scans reveal living anatomy in incredible detail.
They’re not just for hospitals — they’re brilliant tools for teaching biology, showing muscles, organs, and systems in real 3D.
Blog philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/11/an-m...

An MRI Image of a Human Body – A Great Educational Resource for Biology Modern medical imaging has revolutionised how we understand anato...

Using Python Lists to Analyse Data Sets

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 1d

From numbers to knowledge.
Students use Python lists to analyse data, calculate averages, and spot trends — coding meets statistics. hemelprivatetuition.blogspot.com/2025/11/usin...

Powerboat Handling in Reverse – Tight Turns and Tricky Spaces

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 2d

Steering in reverse feels backwards — because it is!
Learn how to control your powerboat in tight spots using reverse gear like a pro.
New blog: pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/powe...

#Powerboating #SafetyBoatSkills #pmrsailing #BoatHandling

Powerboat Handling in Reverse – Tight Turns and Tricky Spaces Everyone expects to use forward gear in a powerboat — but the real finess...

How to Green Your Internet Use

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 2d

Streaming, scrolling, swiping — the internet feels weightless.

But all that data burns carbon.

New blog: goinggreenpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/10/how-...

#DigitalCarbon #SustainableTech #GoingGreen #PhilipMRussell

How to Green Your Internet Use Because streaming cat videos has a footprint too. 🌍 Invisible but Impactful The internet feels immateria...

The Hidden Challenges of Mooring on a River

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 2d

From acids and alcohols to fruity aromas.
Students make esters and explore how molecular structure links to smell — chemistry you can sense.https://hemelprivatetuition.blogspot.com/2025/10/making-and-testing-esters-smell-of.html

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 2d

A Different View of the World - looking at the world at different wavelengths, Thermal, IR and Multispectral,. appreciating that we only see a little of our world. Read the Blog: philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-di...

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 3d

Mooring on a river looks easy — until you're caught between wind, current, and a pontoon that just won’t behave.
Today’s blog: The hidden skill of mooring on the Thames.
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#SailingTips #RiverSailing #DinghySailing #pmrsailing

or worse a goose of=r a swan The Hidden Challenges of Mooring on a River At first glance, mooring might seem like the easiest part of sa...

Mixing Acoustic and Electronic Sounds for Cohesive Educational Video Music

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 3d

Your pet has a carbon pawprint.

From pet food to poop bags, there’s a greener way to care for our companions.

New blog: goinggreenpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

#EcoPets #SustainableLiving #GreenChoices #PhilipMRussell

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 3d

Real meets digital.
Mixing acoustic instruments with synth layers gives educational videos warmth, rhythm, and balance — music that supports, not distracts.
Blog philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/10/mixi...

Mixing Acoustic and Electronic Sounds for Cohesive Educational Video Music Educational videos need music that feels natural yet modern — ...

Demonstrating Boyle’s Law Using the PASCO Ideal Gas Equipment

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 3d

As volume decreases, pressure rises — Boyle’s Law in action.
Using @pascoscientific.bsky.social ideal gas experiment and the gas sensors, students see the inverse relationship between P and V unfold live on screen. hemelprivatetuition.blogspot.com/2025/10/demo...

How to Take IR Photos When You Can’t See a Thing Through the IR Cut Filter

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 4d

Infrared filters block visible light — so how do you compose when you can’t see a thing?
Frame first, lock focus, then shoot long exposures.
Invisible light, unforgettable results.
Blog philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/10/how-...

How to Take IR Photos When You Can’t See a Thing Through the IR Cut Filter Infrared photography reveals a world the eye can’t see — but ...

Bioplastics: Solution or More Rubbish?

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 4d

Sailing Term Spotlight: Leeward
It’s the side of the boat sheltered from the wind — where your sails fill and your balance begins.
Know your leeward, and you’ll sail smarter. pmrsailing.uk/sailing-less...

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 4d

“Compostable” cups that don’t compost?
“Bioplastics” that aren’t biodegradable?
Bioplastics aren’t always the solution — and they might be more rubbish than you think.

Blog: goinggreenpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/10/biop...

#GoingGreen #Bioplastics #SustainableLiving #PhilipMRussell

Bioplastics: Solution or More Rubbish? Spoiler: Just because it says “bio” doesn’t mean it’s good for the planet. What Are Bioplastics...

The Mathematics of Music – Ratios and Frequencies

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 4d

Maths creates music.
Students explore how frequency ratios like 2:1 and 3:2 form octaves and harmonies — turning numbers into sound. hemelprivatetuition.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

Why Boats Can’t Sail Straight Into the Wind

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 5d

Why can’t boats just sail straight into the wind?
Because physics.
You’ve got to tack — and tacking angles make all the difference.
New blog for beginner sailors now live:
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/why-...
#LearnToSail #TackingAngles #SailingTips #pmrsailing

Why Boats Can’t Sail Straight Into the Wind And What Tacking Angles Have to Do With It “Why can’t we just point the boat where we want t...

The Real Impact of Fast Furniture

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 5d

That trendy table might cost £29 now, but what does it cost the planet?

Fast furniture = short life, high waste.

Blog: goinggreenpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

#SustainableLiving #ReuseReduceRepair #EcoHome #GoingGreen #PhilipMRussell

The Real Impact of Fast Furniture It may look stylish now, but where will it be in six months? What Is “Fast Furniture”? We all know a...

Investigating Friction with an Inclined Plane

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 5d

As the angle increases, motion begins.
Students use an inclined plane and sensors to measure how friction resists motion and compare surfaces. hemelprivatetuition.blogspot.com/2025/10/inve...

“Choosing a Suitable Small Action Video Camera: GoPro HERO13 Black vs Insta360 Ace Pro 2”

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 5d

Choosing the right action camera for filming science and sailing isn’t just specs. The choice between GoPro HERO13 Black and Insta360 Ace Pro 2 comes down to mounts, lighting, stabilization and workflow. Dive into our comparison. philipmrussell.blogspot.com/2025/10/choo...

“Choosing a Suitable Small Action Video Camera: GoPro HERO13 Black vs Insta360 Ace Pro 2 ” When it comes to filming science experiments ...

Getting Ready for Sailing in Chilly Winds

Philip M Russell @philipmrussell.bsky.social · 6d

Frosty breeze? Chilly Thames?
Here’s how we layer up and launch through the last of Autumn (and into Winter) without turning blue.
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#ColdWeatherSailing #DinghyLife #pmrsailing #SailingTips

Getting Ready for Sailing in Chilly Winds End of Autumn, Beginning of Winter on the Thames The trees are dropped their leaves, the sun i...