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bq. And… Eva’s thoughtful comment deserves a response from me. This was going to be a comment, but seeing as it was quite on-topic for the title I gave it its own space. I did wonder if posting this story … Continue reading →

Mount Tapi looked down on us as Mike guided the Toyota down the track and around rain-scarred switchbacks that are to even unsealed roads what three waterbaths are to a programmable thermal cycler. On such a journey you need complete … Continue reading →

Mike arrived early, which was a little bit of a surprise. But maybe that was because we had a late start—he arrived at five to six, before I had my boots on. I tried tying them up in the truck … Continue reading →

(Onamalutu isn’t exactly where we went yesterday, but it is close enough and the title should please Eva.) New Zealand is full of beautiful scenery. It’s offset somewhat by having Australians as neighbours, but few things are perfect. Anyway, rather … Continue reading →

Alom wanted me to write about the film (you’ll remember a few of us wrote about this previously): unfortunately the long, damp piece of internet string connecting NZ to the rest of the world is long, and, well, damp, so … Continue reading →

As I write I can look across the Domain: beyond the NSW Art Gallery to the Telstra Tower and the other buildings of Sydney’s CBD. To my right, although I can’t see it from here, the Harbour Bridge lurks behind … Continue reading →

One of the (many) things that annoy me is people, on finding something they’d lost, saying “It was in the last place I looked!”. Because you’ve found it, you’re going to stop looking, yes? So the last place you look, … Continue reading →

Some time ago I mentioned that I’d found a pile of reprints and didn’t know what to do with them. There were various suggestions, but eventually I recycled the lot (and I’m reminded that Jenny wants to know the rest … Continue reading →

One of the great things about clearing out an office, or a lab, is re-discovering the stuff you rescued from when someone else was clearing out a lab. I found these in my box this morning: They’re glass pipettes, graduated … Continue reading →

It’s Friday in some parts of the world. Which means it’s my last day in the lab. Strangely, my biggest pang this morning is saying goodbye to Sid — he’s served me well and in a way I owe him … Continue reading →