Daily Archives: 1 December 2011

The Greatest Engineer?

Posted on 1 December 2011 by Athene Donald

Isambard Kingdom Brunel may only have been trumped by Winston Churchill when the BBC prepared its list of top 100 Great Britons, based on a public vote, but I wonder if most people’s perceptions were as hazy as mine were … Continue reading →

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Helsinki

Posted on 1 December 2011 by Henry Gee

As you both know by now, part of my job is to travel around the place, talking to anyone who will listen about Your Favourite Professional Science Magazine Beginning With N, demystifying the process of science publication, and showing that … Continue reading →

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A change would do you good

Posted on 1 December 2011 by Cath@VWXYNot?

My involvement in the municipal election a couple of weeks ago left me with a buzz of positive energy that inspired me to keep the momentum going and get out and do something constructive again as soon as possible. Luckily … Continue reading →

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