Daily Archives: 15 October 2013

Mass disgruntlement among scientists is growing

Posted on 15 October 2013 by Steve Caplan

This popped into my inbox today, and probably into those of every other American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology member. Life made easy–no need to blog my disgruntlement–it’s all been done for me (see standard letter below). But I … Continue reading →

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Lovelace

Posted on 15 October 2013 by Henry Gee

I am reliably informed that today is Ada Lovelace Day, in which it behooves one to commemorate the contribution to science of female scientists. Like Christmas, this comes round every year, and, like Christmas, I struggle to find anything novel … Continue reading →

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Puerto Rico, my heart’s devotion

Posted on 15 October 2013 by Cath@VWXYNot?

While helping Mr E Man book the final leg of our upcoming vacation yesterday, I realised that it’s been almost a whole year since we went to Puerto Rico and I still haven’t blogged about it. BAD blogger! We flew … Continue reading →

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