There is something to be said for exploring the origins of 'old' diseases as a way of understanding the new. Certainly, Spanish 'flu , a disease that killed thousands of fit people after the first world war has parallels with Bird 'flu but I must admit to being somewhat concerned about the reports that a US laboratory hopes to recreate the agent (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/american-scientists-controversially-recreate-deadly-spanish-flu-virus-9529707.html). You never really know where these things will go,
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Thursday 12 June 2014
No One Expects the Spanish Inquisition?
There is something to be said for exploring the origins of 'old' diseases as a way of understanding the new. Certainly, Spanish 'flu , a disease that killed thousands of fit people after the first world war has parallels with Bird 'flu but I must admit to being somewhat concerned about the reports that a US laboratory hopes to recreate the agent (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/american-scientists-controversially-recreate-deadly-spanish-flu-virus-9529707.html). You never really know where these things will go,
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