Author Archives: rpg

I wouldn’t comment on this, as it’s another country’s politics. But it’s just too good to pass by, and also has scientific relevance. The US Congress has just passed legislation with the aim of defunding ACORN. This is an organisation … Continue reading →

A few days ago Eric Michael Johnson (formerly of this parish) put up a post about laboratory evidence for the breakdown of the selfish gene, which he started like this: My previous post on a potential problem for the selfish … Continue reading →

Last week Nature had a feature on data sharing. Most of it revolved around the areas of science like bioinformatics that are producing piles of data very quickly. I work a lot with data that has been collected over long … Continue reading →

I have been neglecting my duties, so here’s a reminder. Grrlscientist has now proven her insanity by agreeing to marry me. And, just to make sure there is no doubt, she has actually married me. So, in return, I want … Continue reading →

Some of you might have noticed the, um, slow-down in posting here. This is because of a few things that have gone on in the real world (don’t worry, The Beast is fine).

Yesterday I got back from New York, where, amongst other things, I got married. More on that later, now I’m enjoying the jetlag. Last night I fell asleep about 7pm Helsinki time, and woke (as you do when you’re jetlagged) … Continue reading →

I haven’t been promoting this as much as I could, mainly because anyone who reads my blog probably reads Grrl’s and Henry’s as well, and they have been doing a better job than I could. But anyway, Grrl wants to … Continue reading →

Taken (wholesale!) from Random Knowledge Concentrate on the four small dots in the middle of the picture for 30 – 40 secs. Then look at any smooth single coloured surface near you (wall, paper,…). You will see a circle of … Continue reading →

The University of Oxford is advertising for a Transgenic Research Assistant. I would recommend applicants attach a photo of themselves taken under UV light. If you’re not glowing green, you may not be acceptable.

I was going to write a post about ecotrons, and explain the lamppost, but I’ve been too busy doing other stuff. So, instead here are some photos that I just took whilst perambulating around Tvärminne. I don’t know much about … Continue reading →