Author Archives: rpg

About rpg

Scientist, poet, gadfly

On message

Posted on 21 August 2012 by rpg

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

Posted on 9 August 2012 by rpg

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. I … Continue reading →

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Bad cover version

Posted on 12 July 2012 by rpg

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

Posted on 10 July 2012 by rpg

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

Posted on 10 July 2012 by rpg

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Do you remember the first time?

Posted on 25 June 2012 by rpg

It is a thing of beauty. That should be enough. For now. I love the instructions. PS. Does anybody want 2x2GB of PC3 RAM?

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On a drop of water

Posted on 17 June 2012 by rpg

One of these days, I’ll treat myself to a proper camera attachment for my microscope. In the meantime, here’s what we can achieve by pointing the iPhone at one of the oculars. And a movie: Here’s the little guy at … Continue reading →

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On the road

Posted on 5 June 2012 by rpg

Protein Dimerization and Oligomerization in Biology is a textbook that can be yours for the princely sum of £126. I know this because last week I received an email from a cove in India wanting a copy of a chapter … Continue reading →

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Swimming lesson

Posted on 20 May 2012 by rpg

Ever since I saw an editorial in last Tuesday’s Evening Standard, I’ve been meaning to write a serious blogpost. However, ever since last Tuesday I’ve been a bit under the weather, and not really up to it (before you jump … Continue reading →

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No fishing

Posted on 5 May 2012 by rpg

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