Monthly Archives: March 2009

There are many who believe that science fiction is more than just a source of entertainment: it can actually change the world. If you’ve ever wondered just how inspirational science fiction has been and continues to be to the real … Continue reading →

Novels about scientists going about their profession are rare, and over the past five years I’ve been busy trying to find them all, both hard-core lab lit (where what scientists do is central to the plot and the science isn’t … Continue reading →

With springtime weather filling London with the scent of flowers and friskiness, it’s never been a more auspicious time to jump onto the Geek Chic wagon. And what better way to attract the attention of that sexy post-doc down the … Continue reading →

My loyal readers may have noticed that Mind the Gap was silent on the topic of Darwin this year. I have nothing against the man, and admire his work as much as the next girl. I suspect, however, that there … Continue reading →

Momentous things always happen when I’m not looking. While I was off gliding through waist-high powder and suffering death by fondue in Les Menuires last week, Above the clouds Wendy Richard died of cancer, The end of an Eastenders era … Continue reading →