Monthly Archives: May 2014

Under the microscope

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Sylvia McLain

This week I attended ‘Circling the Square’ – a conference on science, science communication and science policy at the University of Nottingham (lovely Campus – well worth a visit). I certainly felt in the minority being a physical scientist rather … Continue reading →

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Catch a Tiger by the Toe

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Sylvia McLain

Last week Donald Sterling, former owner of the LA Clippers Basketball team was banned for life from the sport and given a $2.5m fine from the US National Basketball Association over his rather overt racist remarks. The arguments against this … Continue reading →

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