Tomorrow, the Large Hadron Collider will be turned on at CERN for the first time. It has spent the past few weeks being cooled to liquid helium temperatures. Soon, beams of protons will start to be accelerated to speeds only fractionally less than the speed of light.
Some worry that the LHC will create black holes or strangelet goo that will destroy the Earth, however they are either stupid, don't know what they're talking about or lying.
The LHC should allow us to hunt for the elusive Higgs boson, the so-called "god particle" that may be responsible for the phenomenon of mass.
We here at Greg-watch are used to searching for elusive things, so perhaps we could collaborate with the scientists at CERN and together, in the spirit of international cooperation, we can figure just exactly where he is?
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
Friday, 30 May 2008
The Plot Thickens (So thick we can hardly stir it any more)
You see, yesterday our subject gave every impression of being ill. It did not come in to the nest and it communicated this fact to its colleagues. And we were willing to believe it. This creature may be a master of deception and subterfuge but we were willing to believe its story just this once.
So, imagine our surprise when, today, having assumed the Gregory is unwell again, we were asked by another observer just where precisely the Gregory is right now? You see, this particular observer, shares the same home as our subject so, surely, if he was indeed ill today, he would be there convalescing.
The plot thickens mightily.
So, imagine our surprise when, today, having assumed the Gregory is unwell again, we were asked by another observer just where precisely the Gregory is right now? You see, this particular observer, shares the same home as our subject so, surely, if he was indeed ill today, he would be there convalescing.
The plot thickens mightily.
Wednesday, 21 May 2008
The Gregory Survives, but for how much longer?
The subject was last observed by one of our observers shortly after lunch-time. It is now 4pm and we suspect that the "coffee" it went for with some of its social group has metamorphosed into a "day off." We at Greg-Watch understand that out subject finds life in the nest fairly stressful, although it is adept at concealing such weakness from predators. At present, he is simply adept at being somewhere else.
Attempts have been made at locating the subject using microwave tracking systems but to no avail. It would seem that he definitely does not want to be found. Of course, we will relocate him one day, but will we get there first?
Attempts have been made at locating the subject using microwave tracking systems but to no avail. It would seem that he definitely does not want to be found. Of course, we will relocate him one day, but will we get there first?
Friday, 16 May 2008
This May Be Our Last Sighting
We here at Greg-Watch are currently very fearful for the safety of our subject. He was last seen exiting stage-left pursued by Supervisor. These near-apex predators are renowned for their ability to reduce even the hardiest species to gibbering wrecks. As such, they are fearless and we must take care not to disturb them during the course of our observations.
Whether the lesser-spotted Gregory survives his encounter with the Supervisor remains to be seen. We are, of course, hopeful that he will evade capture once again so that we may continue to live in awe of this majestic, if extremely transient, creature.
Whether the lesser-spotted Gregory survives his encounter with the Supervisor remains to be seen. We are, of course, hopeful that he will evade capture once again so that we may continue to live in awe of this majestic, if extremely transient, creature.
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
Just Where is He?
We were quite certain that our subject was supposed to be busy this afternoon but we can see no sign of him. All that we can observe from our secluded location is some token evidence (pens, papers etc.) presumably intended to suggest his presence where none exists.
Day by day we expand our knowledge of the myriad behaviours of the lesser-spotted Gregory. We had not thought it capable of subterfuge and yet, once again, we are surprised.
What wonders will he reveal to us in the coming days and weeks?
Assuming we see him, of course.
Day by day we expand our knowledge of the myriad behaviours of the lesser-spotted Gregory. We had not thought it capable of subterfuge and yet, once again, we are surprised.
What wonders will he reveal to us in the coming days and weeks?
Assuming we see him, of course.
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Migratory Patterns
The Gregory has flown south for the Spring, several days ahead of its expected migratory routine. At risk of sounding alarmist, we think this might be another piece of evidence for climate change. We expect it to spend only a short time in the warmer southern climes, possibly playing Grand Theft Auto 4, although that is pure speculation on our part.
The departure of the lesser spotted Gregory has come as a surprise to those higher up the food chain who traditionally rely on it as a source of data. It may take some days for the chain to re-stabilise. In the mean time, other inhabitants of its range must be on their guard for unexpected repercussions of its early departure.
The departure of the lesser spotted Gregory has come as a surprise to those higher up the food chain who traditionally rely on it as a source of data. It may take some days for the chain to re-stabilise. In the mean time, other inhabitants of its range must be on their guard for unexpected repercussions of its early departure.
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Wednesday 23 April, About Lunch Time
After a week away at crypto-zoology conferences we return to the nest site and observe that, in our absence, the Gregory has returned to the nest, leaving its characteristic plumage as evidence of its presence.
We can say for sure that it was not in the nest this morning but other than that we can only speculate as to its current whereabouts. Most likely it is feeding at one of its watering holes. When we know more, you can be assured you will be the first to know.
Accounts from witnesses who visited the nest during our week of absence suggest that it was here for at least some of the time. However, we are becoming increasingly sure that the Gregory, being partially nocturnal does not emerge until late in the morning or early afternoon.
We can say for sure that it was not in the nest this morning but other than that we can only speculate as to its current whereabouts. Most likely it is feeding at one of its watering holes. When we know more, you can be assured you will be the first to know.
Accounts from witnesses who visited the nest during our week of absence suggest that it was here for at least some of the time. However, we are becoming increasingly sure that the Gregory, being partially nocturnal does not emerge until late in the morning or early afternoon.
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