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Monthly Archives: May 2010
A hundred years ago – the Hill equation
I have been meaning to post this piece for ages, but never seem to find the time to do the necessary re-writes! Since there is now a small lull before I get submerged under the next wave of exam marking, … Continue reading
Funding the elite is not the real problem
I have a guest blog over at the Times Online today (May 6th): A response to Sir Paul Nurse: it’s not only the elite who are feeling the strain Note: May 17th – I’ve now posted the whole thing here … Continue reading

