Monthly Archives: August 2018

To fail is to learn

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Frank Norman

After leaving school I worked in a library for a year and was in the music and drama section for six months. Towards the end of that time I was trusted enough that they let me prepare some orders for … Continue reading →

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What is open science?

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Frank Norman

The question Wikipedia suggests that open science began in the 17th century, with the start of the academic journal. Some say that open science started in 1957 with the establishment of the World Data Center system, for International Geophysical Year. … Continue reading →

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Cat Zero – book review

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Frank Norman

This lablit novel is set in a research institute in north London. The story is centred on a virology research lab and its work. An old lady dies. A cat dies. More cats die – could it be suspicious? Artie … Continue reading →

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A new scientific archive – launch and reflections

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Frank Norman

The event I recently attended the launch of the EMBL archives, in its new purpose-built facility at the heart of the EMBL Heidelberg campus.  Most of the audience were from EMBL but there a few scientific archivists there too, admiring … Continue reading →

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