TIR doesn’t produce Christmas plays. But if we did, this would be our storyline for 2018… Continue reading
Book review: The Astronomer and the Witch by Ulinka Rublack
What sounds like a trashy Mills & Boon romance is actually one of the finest portraits of the human side of science. Continue reading
TIR Calendar 2019 – now on sale!
A collection of Oliver’s TIR artwork is now available in calendar form for 2019. Continue reading
Soft power and parenting
Being a parent imposes restraints on soft as well as hard power. Continue reading
TIR silent auction 2018 – original artworks on sale!
Our 3rd auction of Oliver’s amazing artworks is underway. 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
On message (a short guide to getting started in science communication)
TIR offers a few tips for people thinking about getting involved in science communication. Continue reading
The selfish case for teaching
Scientists have more to gain from teaching than they often realise. Continue reading
The wisdom of dinosaurs
The elder members of scientific communities are a valuable repository of accumulated knowledge. Continue reading
Professional masochists
Getting feedback is never easy. But the gain is always worth the pain. Continue reading
Total Internal Reflection 