Articles tagged with "Comment And Analysis"

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Have we abused the p-value?

April 11, 2016
When it comes to the ubiquity of statistics, Russ Swan implores us to watch our P's and Q's.

To anthropocene or not to anthropocene – that is the question.

April 1, 2016
Just when are we? Officially we are in the geological epoch known as the Holocene – unofficially however, no one seems to think that is actually the case.

Keeping the UK at the heart of global science & engineering

March 28, 2016
Ahead of the election, it was clear that immigration would be a hot topic this Parliament, and one that certainly impacts on UK science and engineering.

Holding it all together – in 3D

March 15, 2016
Sage advice this month from Dr Partridge – whatever you are doing, stop and get yourself on the 3D bandwagon...it could solve all your ‘bitty’ problems...

Sports doping

March 14, 2016
Find out facts about the history of doping in sports.

Is piracy of journals wrong?

March 7, 2016
Piracy and the modern world of academic publishing – Russ Swan gets into the moral maze of copyrighting scientific knowledge.

Has science cracked the PR formula?

March 1, 2016
When did it become the norm, I have been wondering, to treat a scientific announcement like a glittering Hollywood film premiere?

Would you stand up for British science?

February 29, 2016
Thirty years ago, a full page advert paid for by 1500 scientists appeared in The Times calling on the public to ‘Ask your Member of Parliament to help save British...

Dropping like flies…but what species of fly, named after who?

February 22, 2016
First Lemmy, then Bowie and then Glen Frey. January was a tough month for rock iconography.

The collaboration game!

February 15, 2016
Efficious campus security, crazy numbering schemes and disappointing meetings - the obstacles are many, but the rewards can be great. Are you ready to play...

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