Daily Archives: 4 August 2011

A momentary lapse of reason

Posted on 4 August 2011 by rpg

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Before Experimental Heart was published, a discussion at the LabLit fora centered on whether it was possible to write an exciting story that remained true to real lab life. I … Continue reading →

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Science, it’s a bloody marvel [1]

Posted on 4 August 2011 by Stephen

Michael Brooks has scratched beneath the glossy surface of science to write a revealing and thoroughly entertaining book about its practitioners. By cutting so close to the scientific bone that it spills blood, his “Free Radicals” departs violently from the … Continue reading →

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Did Tolkien Support The Canaries?

Posted on 4 August 2011 by Henry Gee

As both of you probably know, I edit Mallorn, the Journal of the Tolkien Society. I also support Norwich City FC. Being short of an envoi for the issue of Mallorn I’m currently putting together (Oh Joy! When I finish, … Continue reading →

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