Daily Archives: 17 August 2011

Sir Charles Harington (1897-1972)

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Frank Norman

I have been working for a few weeks to put together some posters for a small internal exhibition about Charles Harington, one of our past directors.  I hope it might be of interest to a wider audience, so I have … Continue reading →

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On keeping a good notebook

Posted on 17 August 2011 by rpg

(Lazy cross-post time: also at Naturally Selected) One of the first and most important things a neophyte scientist learns–or at least, is taught–is the importance of keeping a comprehensive and accurate record. We all know it’s a good thing, and … Continue reading →

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Serendipity luckydippery

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Frank Norman

Sri Lanka is a beautiful country, with tropical beaches, lush hill country, tea plantations, spice gardens and a fiery cuisine.  The Arabic name for the island was Serendib, “from the Sanskrit Simhaladvipa which literally translates to “Dwelling-Place-of-Lions Island”  (thankyou, Wikipedia). … Continue reading →

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A momentary lapse of reason—Chapter Three

Posted on 17 August 2011 by rpg

Chapter Two The Party Ah, these silly English men, Sabine thought as she drove down Long Road. They are so easily amused; it really wasn’t work at all. All she ever had to do was smile at them and they … Continue reading →

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