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About rpg

Scientist, poet, gadfly

On being the blogfather

More than a little while ago I used to write a not unsuccessful weblog. This was all very nice and froody and I had quite the following. Then something happened. What happened, and I’m still not really sure how or … Continue reading

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A momentary lapse of reason—Chapter Fourteen

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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On message

Back in September 2010, I’m not sure that any of us who answered Jenny’s call to action knew quite what to expect. Maybe not even pulling off a rally attended by over 2,000 scientists and supporters; perhaps not going to … Continue reading

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On target

I settle, relaxing all my muscles: feet to legs to bum to back to arms. I’m essentially slumped. A bit of pain in my left hand: that’s not quite right. Perhaps I just have to get used to it.

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Occam’s Corner

After what seems like months of waiting and negotiating (Ed: seems like? It is months), we are pleased to announce that the crew of Occam’s Typewriter will, in addition to their writings, ramblings and ravings here, also be contributing to … Continue reading

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All your blog are belong to us

Almost, but not quite unrelated, to the Winchester Science Festival this last weekend, Occam’s Typewriter will be able to make an exciting announcement soon. Possibly next week. Stay tuned!

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Bad cover version

Ever have one of those evenings? In the midst of following the conversation about an event at the Royal Society tonight, in which Vince Cable, Sir Paul Nurse and other luminaries discuss the future of science in the UK* (twitter … Continue reading

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Little blue

In other news, this little guy deserves more exposure. We were sat there on Sunday afternoon, when suddenly there was a thud and a little tap on the wooden floor. We got up to see a rather startled baby blue … Continue reading

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Protected: On not being able to talk about it

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