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Month: December 2020

The difference between science and engineering

December 22, 2020 | Marcus | science

I’m often asked what the difference is between science and engineering. Or, put another way, why did I find working in a ‘School of Engineering’ when I’m a physicist (i.e. a scientist) so difficult sometimes? (I now work in  ‘Te Aka Matuatua – School of Science‘ at the University of Waikato.) The two disciplines blur […]

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Kane Williamson’s ‘soft hands’

December 16, 2020 | Marcus | science

I had the delight of being at Seddon Park on Friday 4 December, watching Kane Williamson on his way to 251 runs. It was a wonderful innings to watch and he’s a perfect example to try to copy if you’re learning to play the game. Part of his success is down to his ability to […]

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