Monthly Archives: July 2012

Ask The Blogosphere – how can we help trainees with their studentship & fellowship applications?

Posted on 20 July 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I mentioned in a recent post that part of my job is going to involve specialising in something that I’d previously listed as a long-term career goal. As you’ve probably already guessed from this post’s title, I’m now ready (with … Continue reading →

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Another collection of essays

Posted on 19 July 2012 by Frank Norman

Last year I gave a shameless plug for the Mill Hill Essays that I produce each year.  Here is another plug, for the latest collection – Mill Hill Essays 2011-12. The printed booklets have been distributed (free to libraries and other … Continue reading →

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Evolution In Pictures #7

Posted on 19 July 2012 by Henry Gee

Evolution – probably the most misunderstood, misused and abused word in science. Like all words, its meaning has been subject to change. The word didn’t mean the same thing to Darwin as it does to us today. And it certainly … Continue reading →

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In which we welcome a new friend

Posted on 17 July 2012 by Jennifer Rohn

There is nothing like the joy of finally getting a piece of lab equipment that you desperately need. OK, so it was fun messing around with the Poor Man’s Shaking Incubator (see the exclusive video of the prototype in action … Continue reading →

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It Has Not Escaped Our Notice #3

Posted on 17 July 2012 by Henry Gee

I have been deluged with this photograph from my friend Professor Trellis of North Wales. ‘I’ve become deeply disturbed by the way non-Newtonian physics is permeating everyday life,’ [Professor Trellis writes] I purchased [the roasting tin] as a simple kitchen … Continue reading →

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Non-science hobbies (again) – the Honda Indy Toronto

Posted on 17 July 2012 by Richard Wintle

One race winner, two cars, and three sponsor banners. Check, check, and check. Those who’ve been following me for longer than I’ve been a resident at Occam’s Typewriter will know that I have a passion – some might call it … Continue reading →

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UK Government Goes For Broke on Open Access

Posted on 16 July 2012 by Stephen

Well that was quick. Less than a month after the Finch working group published its recommendations on the future of open access, UK science minister David Willetts has responded, saying in effect “Let’s go for it.” The government has taken … Continue reading →

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Black Night

Posted on 16 July 2012 by Henry Gee

I have just learned of the death today of Jonathan Douglas Lord, (1941-2012), founder member and original keyboard player with Deep Purple, and a considerable classical composer in his own right. He had been fighting a long battle against pancreatic … Continue reading →

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Abusing a Prior: some slides

Posted on 16 July 2012 by Bob O'H

Here are the slides for my talk today about Bayesian variable selection. It’s mainly of interest to other statisticians, my excuse is that I’m talking at a statistical meeting (and I’m a keynote speaker! Wooo!).

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