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Number Cruncher 13

April 18, 2014
This month we look at how soap bubbles can be used to predicts circling winds in tropical cyclones; here are a few facts and figures on these natural phenomena

Science is boring? Far from it

April 17, 2014
Is science boring? Last month, I became involved in a discussion on Twitter as to whether that statement was true. In some cases it is – experimental work isn’t all...

Defining a nation

April 3, 2014
How to define a nation? Its military clout? Its territories and geopolitical machinations? Its economic situation? Perhaps; certainly politicians across the land will be vigorously nodding their head – assured,...

Are we living up to 2014?

March 21, 2014
2014 – it’s well and truly underway. It is the here and now – the present. But don’t you think it seems a bit, well, overly futuristic? You know…as a...

Number Cruncher 12

March 14, 2014
Algal biofuels - hailed by some as a genuine alternative to fossil fuels, and by others as a red herring. Here we look at some stats

A very social affair

March 14, 2014
As a decade passes since the world became aware of Facebook, and Twitter continues its onslaught on the zeitgeist – all in 140 characters of course _– we ask what...

Tackling antimicrobial resistance

March 3, 2014
It’s 1945, and Alexander Fleming is giving his Nobel Lecture. He tells the story of the accidental discovery of penicillin with humbleness and poise, and just before handing over to...

Paranoid over androids

February 25, 2014
Ok, we have something important to share – and we are afraid to say that it absolutely justifies coming over all ‘1950s sci-fi’ on you. Here goes… Run for your...

In too deep?

February 18, 2014
Everyone loves a conspiracy theory to mock, but as he begins to find himself convinced, has Russ Swan got himself in too deep this time? You can't beat a good...

The dilemma of the talking head

February 14, 2014
With great power comes great responsibility – but is it down to the latest wave of high profile scientists and communicators to discuss topics outside of their specialism? Trust in...

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