Like the American Dream, science is sustained by an ideal rather than the reality. Continue reading
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The world of science
Come together
What do rock festivals and scientific conferences have in common? Continue reading
Where are science’s moralising gods?
The scientific community needs moral standards if it is to continue its growth. Continue reading
A periodic table…of scientists!
2019 is the international year of the periodic table. To mark the occasion, we’ve created a periodic table…of scientists! Which element are you? Continue reading
Red Devils, Bluebirds, and young group leaders
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s appointment as ManU manager offers a few insights into the promotion of young group leaders. Continue reading
Fuck the mainstream (Keith Flint RIP)
TIR pays tribute to a musical icon. Continue reading
MySciMoment: Brooke Morriswood
Every scientist has a “moment”, an event that set them on their path. This is my moment. Continue reading
An ingrate and a hypocrite
Randy Schekman bit the hand that fed him. He should be applauded. Continue reading
Great scientists, great moustaches II (a Movember posting)
For a second year running, we take an appreciative look at some great minds, and the moustaches that went (just) before them. Continue reading
Professional masochists
Getting feedback is never easy. But the gain is always worth the pain. Continue reading
Total Internal Reflection 