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SI Units

July 1, 2017
The SI units have introduced worldwide familiarity with measurements - but how familiar are you with metrology?

Is your work making everything better?

June 21, 2017
In these peculiar times, where everything seems so relentlessly contingent, justifying science – despite the political parties harping on about knowledge economies and the like – can be tricky.

Pen or pipette – which is the mightier?

June 15, 2017
When I was in school, I was often told that I need to practice essay writing because I’ll need to do it later in life.

The magic of an exhibition

June 8, 2017
Chocolate, intellectual property and stolen pens… you may think you can’t afford the time out of the lab, but many an interesting tale can be heard at an exhibition says...

Zoonotic diseases

June 6, 2017
Zoonotic diseases have existed since early man began farming animals - and are more numerous and deadly than you'd think.

Which party is best for science?

June 5, 2017
With an election looming and manifestos published, it’s time to ask which of the parties would be best for science. Naomi Weir gives us her take…The 8th June is fast...

Open SESAME?

June 1, 2017
Last month, a remarkable event took place. Scientists and engineers joined together for the official opening of a synchrotron facility known as SESAME.

Tinker, tailor, soldier, scientist…

May 15, 2017
Service engineers may well wince, but when it comes to equipment, it's high time scientists remembered they are natural tinkerers says Matthew Partridge

Public Speaking with a Pint of Science

May 8, 2017
As an example of scientific outreach, Pint of Science has all the ingredients for success. But, says Russ Swan, however well versed you are in your science – the art...

Making the case for evidence

May 5, 2017
In the UK’s snap election campaign, will voters be fed up of experts? Or will the claims and counterclaims of the EU referendum and previous polls make the general public...

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