It was great to learn from science minister David Willetts that those of us who spent the Saturday afternoon before … read more
At the press briefing in the SMC for the third and final inquiry into the UEA emails, Sir Muir Russell, Chair of the review, … read more
The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)’s very public ticking off of Jonathan Leake for breaking an embargo has prompted … read more
Given the history and role of the SMC I’m afraid I can’t stay out of the debate that has broken out this … read more
Waking up to the news that Dr Evan Harris, the Liberal Democrat science spokesperson, had lost his seat in last week’s election by … read more
I can’t believe that I missed the drama at the Royal Institution a couple of weeks ago. While it was nice to … read more
I was talking about science in the media on a panel at the Westminster Media Forum conference last week along with Ben Goldacre, author … read more
I don’t suppose I’m the first person to have lost sleep over climate change but it’s certainly keeping me awake … read more
When Professor David Nutt called to ask if we would host the media launch of his new independent scientific committee on drugs, … read more
Encouraged by my colleagues, my new year’s resolution is to blog more and make it a bit more like a … read more