Croatian scientists to clash in court
High-profile Croatian scientists have clashed over the efficacy of an anti-oxidant pill dubbed “the elixir of youth” by some in the media. Läs mer
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2011-11-15Uppdaterad:
2022-01-10Geoengineering – the latest hot topic
Geoengineering, the use of large-scale engineering techniques to tackle climate change, is a field rapidly gaining momentum. It covers all sorts of methods – space… Läs mer
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2011-11-04Uppdaterad:
2022-01-10A new science festival for London
Brand new for 2011, the London Science Festival took place last week at a number of historic venues around London, including its launch in Shakepeare’s… Läs mer
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2011-10-28Uppdaterad:
2022-01-10’Dance Your Ph.D.’ – the winner is announced!
Well, here it is! The winner of the 2011 ”Dance your PhD” competion: Läs mer
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2011-10-21Uppdaterad:
2022-01-10The media goes neutrino-crazy
It is fair to say that most people have no understanding of the theory of relativity. When scientists at CERN announced that they might have measured neutrinos… Läs mer
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2011-10-03Uppdaterad:
2022-01-10Climate Change – Politics, Science and Television
There are a few interesting news stories about climate change this week. In the USA, the latest American opinion on climate change poll from Yale… Läs mer
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2011-09-19Uppdaterad:
2022-01-10Just how green are we prepared to be?
This weekend I read about two technological advances that offer innovative and practical ways to be green – but that present enormous challenges when it… Läs mer
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2011-06-20Uppdaterad:
2022-01-10Scientists on screen: improving the image
Any scientists making a TV appearance in the coming weeks should take five minutes to read the latest Australian econnect newsletter, How scientists are portrayed… Läs mer
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2011-06-10Uppdaterad:
2022-01-10Italian seismologists face trial for manslaughter for not…
A huge earthquake hit the town of L’Aquila in Italy on 6th April 2009, killing 309 people. Seismic activity had been noticed in the area… Läs mer
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2011-06-01Uppdaterad:
2022-01-10Is poker a game of luck or skill?
How much skill is there in a game of poker? And why does it matter? By law Americans are not allowed to gamble over the web.… Läs mer
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2011-05-27Uppdaterad:
2022-01-10Is the public behind public consultations?
The latest UK study into public attitudes to science was published earlier this month. PAS 2011 – the fourth in a series – represents the… Läs mer
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2011-05-24Uppdaterad:
2022-01-10Learning from History
If you are interested in learning lessons from history, this website is worth a look. History and Policy is an international network of historians with the… Läs mer
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2011-05-13Uppdaterad:
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