Author Archives: Stephen

An Astonishing Ascent

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Stephen

It seems somehow to have always been there. I cannot remember when it first came to my attention but I have long been aware of it as a landmark or rather a landscape in the background of my mind. Jacob … Continue reading →

Posted in TV review | 21 Comments

Homeopathy and the Structure of Memory

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Stephen

I wanted to write something in time for World Homeopathy Awareness Week since homeopathy is such an amazing phenomenon. But though the promotional week is now over, I’m sure you can remember it. You will have memories of some of … Continue reading →

Posted in AltMed | 32 Comments

That Feeling

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Stephen

You know that feeling? That feeling you get? That feeling you get when you and your mate are climbing in the Andes and the weather closes in and before you know it you’ve slipped off an icy ledge and suffered … Continue reading →

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Faster than a Rocket

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Stephen

I am pleased to be able to announce that, having taken up jogging at the turn of the year, I can now run faster than a rocket. Well, strictly speaking, I can now run faster that the Rocket–or rather a … Continue reading →

Posted in History of Science | 5 Comments

JoK-ing Apart

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Stephen

Today it is my signal honour to have a guest post on @JackofKent‘s most excellent blog. It examines the understanding of the nature of scientific evidence set out in the Court of Appeal’s recent ruling on the libel case brought … Continue reading →

Posted in Libel Reform | 2 Comments

This appeal must be allowed

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Stephen

I was in Court 4 at the Royal Courts of Justice at 9.30 this morning, the Court of the Lord Chief Justice. This one was a ‘real’ court room, all oak panel, wall-to-wall shelves of legal tomes and even a … Continue reading →

Posted in Libel Reform | 34 Comments

Passing Time

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Stephen

At the weekend the clocks went forward. Time was shifted and the days suddenly seem longer. I realised that my stargazing will be pushed later and later into the spring and summer evenings. Oh well, I’ll just have to sit … Continue reading →

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The Age of Wonder, Thunder or Blunder?

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Stephen

I am reading The Age of Wonder, Richard Holmes’ award-winning romp through the romantic era of science which lasted, roughly speaking, from the middle of the eighteenth century to the middle of the nineteenth. I may one of these days … Continue reading →

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Libel is not Funny

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Stephen

Sunday evening saw the Curry clan heading into central London for the Big Libel Gig in support of the ongoing campaign for Libel Reform. There was a great line-up of comedy talent in prospect, inter-mixed with more serious contributions about … Continue reading →

Posted in Libel Reform | 11 Comments

Bob Dylan at Imperial

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Stephen

It’s hard to believe, but Bob Dylan is at Imperial. Stranger than an eleven-dollar bill. But it’s true.  Not in person you understand, that would be ridiculous. But his words are there, as the sub-text to an exhibition of photographs … Continue reading →

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Mark this Day

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Stephen

Mark this day! Mark this day. Hang out the bunting And launch a clatter of fireworks from the grassy earth For its like may not be seen again. Today I ran for a full twenty-eight minutes Without stopping. I lapped … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Life | 23 Comments

The awesomeness of MT4

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Stephen
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