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Author Archives: rpg
On cell porn and laser beams [12]
As you might have gathered, I’ve got a bit of a thing going for lasers. Seeing as I’m a certified biologist—or biochemist, at least—what better way to celebrate Occam’s first birthday than by writing about a combination of the two? … Continue reading
Posted in A cautionary tale, cells, Don't try this at home, laser, microscopy, porn
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The sun ain’t gonna shine any more [8]
Giant Rabbit Eats Northern UK
Posted in met office, rabbit, Science-less Sunday
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On the up [11]
Having a chat with Henricus croxii this morning, it suddenly struck me that I have been rather quiet of late. So quiet, in fact, that even H. croxii, with whom I normally share everything (except underpants and family members), wasn’t … Continue reading
Posted in CME, job, Me, publishing, Remedica
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Poppy
It’s not about being patriotic or British—not that there’s necessarily anything wrong with either of those. It’s about those who, when the time came, gave whatever they could for what they believed in. It’s about those who died; those who … Continue reading
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On nominations
There’s no way to read the full article without a multi-hundred pound subscription, but I see that Research Fortnight UK has announced its nominations for the Research Fortnight award: Policy stars shortlisted for Research Fortnight award 02-11-2011 The chief executive … Continue reading
Posted in Jenny Rohn, People, Research Fortnight
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Three steps to Heaven
Back in August I finally got around to writing the ‘Corporate Twitter Guide’ they’d been on at me to produce. Being the sort of guy I am, I actually did it in twenty tweets. Because I’ve just spent five minutes … Continue reading
Meet your density
Now witness the firepower of this fully ARMED and OPERATIONAL battle station!
Posted in Death Star, pumpkin, Science-less Sunday
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Science is Vital meets David Willetts
Cross-posted from Science is Vital. Following the publication of our report on science careers in the UK, which drew on nearly 700 responses to a call for evidence, members of the Science is Vital team met with Minister of State … Continue reading
