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Writing tagged: ‘science’

Meddling with nature

Taiwan breeds green-glowing pigs.

Published 14-Jan-2006
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: genetics, science

Mouse complex

Letter to New Scientist.

Published 22-Nov-2005
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: evolution, science

I wish I had said that…

Great evolutionary pun.

Published 09-Nov-2005
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: evolution, puns, science

The Einstein Joke

In celebration of Einstein Year.

Published 09-Oct-2005
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: jokes, science

2003 UB313

Astronomers announce discovery of 10th planet.

Published 30-Jul-2005
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: science

As easy as pi

Richard fails to explain the significance of pi.

Published 22-Jul-2005
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: conversations, mathematics, science

Erm… excuse me, this is total bollocks, isn't it?

Quantum time-travel connundrums.

Published 17-Jun-2005
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: science

Comforting

Why the Second Law of Thermodynamics is so comforting.

Published 04-Jun-2005
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: religion, science, stense

Transit

On the first Transit of Venus since 1882.

Published 08-Jun-2004
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: astronomy, experiments, science

It's Good to Gossip

Why corporate sponsorship of harmless scientific research is bad.

Published 09-Dec-2001
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: hype, science

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