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Dr Chuckles shames our cynic

February 15, 2011
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Cynicism is no stranger to us here on the Science light desk. Indeed it has become a close and valued ally. A comforting mental overcoat, arming us for the oh-so-smug...
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Are hackers 1337?

January 26, 2011
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The whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks has been under great pressure to stop publishing secret diplomatic cables. In response, computer hackers from around the world have mobilised and are targeting corporations including...
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To test or not to test…

January 26, 2011
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Well, yet another round of New Year celebrations have come and gone. Yet, for us here at Laboratory News they continue, for 2011 represents our 40th year serving you, our...
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Neural interactions with Rogier Mars

January 26, 2011
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What is TMS and how can it be used? We found out from a scientist who uses the technique in his daily researchRogier Mars lectured on neural interactions during action...
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Want to stick to your resolutions? Then remember, the brain is your worst enemy

January 15, 2011
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As the cloying fug of the festive period lazily begins to lift here on the Science lite desk, we take no pride in the fact that we have already made...
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Science and Harry Potter

December 1, 2010
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The Harry Potter story is coming to an end – all seven books in the series have been published and in six months the final chapter will be released in...
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Size Matters says Mark Miodownik

December 1, 2010
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This year’s Royal Institution Christmas lectures are returning to the BBC so we caught up with this year’s under-pressure lecturer Mark Miodownik for a quick chatAs a materials scientist, Mark...
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Science is Vital!

November 26, 2010
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The science budget has miraculously avoided drastic cuts in the recent Comprehensive Spending Review. Leila Sattary looks back at the events leading up to the announcement and the part scientists...
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Diamond’s always different for Claire Pizzey

November 1, 2010
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No two days are ever the same at Diamond – the UK’s synchrotron light facility. Laboratory News caught up with industrial liaison scientist Dr Claire Pizzey to find out whyThe...
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Crop circle mystery solved

October 26, 2010
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Most crop circles are manmade but ‘experts’ maintain that there is a distinct difference between manmade and non-manmade circles. The basis of this conclusion is a wealth of evidence and...
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Its all about the curl

October 25, 2010
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Fluke or skilful – just how much did Roberto Carlos know about the science of ‘that’ goal in the 1997 Tournoi de France?
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Make-up artist turned forensic scientist Joanna Fraser

October 1, 2010
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Make-up artist turned forensic scientist – just how do you make the switch? Laboratory News finds outJoanna Fraser is a PhD student and teaching assistant at the University of Dundee...
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