Scots scientist uncovers catastrophe that sparked human civilisation
My Sunday Big Read in The Herald https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/24525302.scots-scientist-uncovers-catastrophe-sparked-human-civilisation/
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Writer, journalist, film-maker. Made in Ireland, found in Scotland
My brain is still boggled by this. On Tuesday I met the scientist who believes he’s uncovered the secrets behind the dawn of civilisation. Is he right? I don’t know, but I can’t stop talking about it. Here’s an account of our conversation for you to decide https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/24525302.scots-scientist-uncovers-catastrophe-sparked-human-civilisation/
I just met the scientist who believes he’s unlocked the secrets of the dawn of civilisation: comet strikes in 10850BC trigger an ice age which nearly destroys humanity; to survive we create the first ‘religion’, build the first city and invent agriculture https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/24525302.scots-scientist-uncovers-catastrophe-sparked-human-civilisation/
The battle-lines for Holyrood 2026 have been drawn, and it’s who will Scottish voters blame most for the public spending cuts that are going to cripple the country: SNP or Labour?
My Friday evening newsletter in The Herald https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24523695.holyrood-2026-battle-lines-blame-snp-labour/
The battle-lines for Holyrood 2026 have been drawn, and it’s who will Scottish voters blame most for the public spending cuts that are going to cripple the country: SNP or Labour?
My Friday evening newsletter in The Herald https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24523695.holyrood-2026-battle-lines-blame-snp-labour/
“Want to know how to spot a Nazi? Ask them about Humza Yousaf and see what happens”
My Herald column https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24518191.want-spot-nazi-ask-humza-yousaf-see-happens/
@stux thank you!
stux⚡️@NeilMackay Hey there and welcome Neil! 
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