Author: Lucas Randall (Codenix)

IT guy communicating science and tech. Science fan-boy. Co-host of Science On Top Podcast.

Espresso Reader makes feed reading sexy


As a predominantly mobile user, I use a variety of internet-connected devices to work, research, blog, interact and entertain myself. My mobile, device-swapping, online-lifestyle has necessitated the use of various technologies which utilise cloud services, granting me some degree of data storage device-independence. DropBox, with its multi-platform clients and open application programming interface (API), provides … Continue reading Espresso Reader makes feed reading sexy →

Managing iPhone/iPod Touch music on the run


Although I have an iPhone with 32Gb of storage, once apps, podcasts, photos and other data claim their share, I'm left with only about 20Gb of storage for music. Whilst this sounds plenty, it represents less then 10% of my household digital music library, and I'm forever forced to make difficult decisions about which artists, … Continue reading Managing iPhone/iPod Touch music on the run →

Queensland floods, La Niña and impacts of Global Warming


Like so many of my countrymen and women, throughout the last two days I have sat transfixed by the horrific scenes of the flood-induced tragedy occurring in Queensland, our second-largest state. Known as 'The Sunshine State', Queensland covers a huge area, three-quarters of which has been officially declared a 'Natural Disaster Area', an area almost double … Continue reading Queensland floods, La Niña and impacts of Global Warming →