Monthly Archives: August 2012

Research with impact

Posted on 31 August 2012 by Bob O'H

After Stephen’s posts about impact factors and the like, I have a couple of serious posts brewing. But for now (and because it’s Friday), I want to admit to my reaction today to an advert I got about a journal, … Continue reading →

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If You Want a Job Done….

Posted on 30 August 2012 by Athene Donald

.…ask a busy person is the usual way to complete the phrase. But although this may be wise for the person wanting the job done, it’s tough on those paragons who repeatedly get asked to take on new duties. Hence … Continue reading →

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Censored

Posted on 30 August 2012 by Henry Gee

“In this job, you will make enemies,” warned the then editor, John Maddox, not long after I started in my career at Your Favourite Weekly Professional Science Magazine Beginning With N. This isn’t surprising, given that almost everything I receive … Continue reading →

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Wonderin’ Underground

Posted on 30 August 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Some of the signs I saw while riding the Montreal metro made me wonder just how safe the system is: Beware of gigantic creepy tickle monsters! 

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In defense of journal hierarchy

Posted on 26 August 2012 by Steve Caplan

Plagued with an unbelievably busy schedule, I have been a mostly passive follower of the excellent dialog that has resulted from several outstanding blogs on the peer review system, many of them “high impact blogs” by my esteemed colleague, Dr. … Continue reading →

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The Sigil Approacheth

Posted on 26 August 2012 by Henry Gee

I can announce that Siege of Stars, the first volume of my SF epic The Sigil, will be published this Friday (31 August) as an eBook, and on 4 September in print. And, while you are waiting for that toothsome … Continue reading →

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A momentary lapse of reason—Chapter Fourteen

Posted on 25 August 2012 by rpg

Chapter Thirteen The Paper Cambridge News, Saturday 12th April 2008 Was Cambridge scientist’s death murder? The tragic death last month of brilliant young researcher Charlotte Stowell raises serious questions about safety in Cambridge’s new multimillion pound research institute.

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Get a Wife!

Posted on 24 August 2012 by Athene Donald

This useful phrase seems to be the advice proffered by one physicist – male of course – to questions about how to succeed in an academic career.  It says a lot about what may go wrong for women also trying … Continue reading →

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The curious confluence of science and surfing

Posted on 24 August 2012 by Richard Wintle

If you’re in Toronto this weekend, I’ve got an event for you: Aloha Toronto. Now, I’m sure you’re not thinking to yourself, “ah yes, Toronto Canada, a prime surfing destination!”.

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