Scientists have released the results of a long range study that has found that the first work week of the year is in fact the longest, no matter if you start the week on a Monday or a Thursday. ”This... Read More ›
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I mentioned that parasite biology was one of my interests. It didn’t used to be. When the children were smaller, we had bedtime rituals. The two oldest shared a room, so they would both get something at bedtime. Perhaps it would be a chapter from a book (Charlotte’s Web was a big hit, as was […]
Kit Yates argues that the former Prime Minister's lack of scientific training was not the real problem
The public – and scientists – were not able to scrutinise the Government’s interpretation of the scientific evidence with which it was being supplied, argues Independent SAGE member Kit Yates
Dr Kit Yates examines the lessons emerging from the Covid Inquiry and why fear of pressure from politicians led to the creation of Independent SAGE
In my academic job, I’ve just started a new 5-year project called ‘Visions for the future‘. In the first year of the project, I’ll tackle some methodological questions, including working out the discussion we had here some years ago on normative audits, and the question what ‘synthetic political philosophy’ is (on which Eric also has, […]
In general, experts are on the same page that platypuses are struggling and will continue to decline if nothing changes.
A sad Shire magpie who simply wants a friend is unable to comprehend why everyone he swoops down on to give a hug to runs away in terror. “I’m so alone all day on top of this telegraph pole and... Read More ›
"If it is safe, dump it in Tokyo! If it is safe, test it in Paris! If it is safe, store it in Washington! But keep our Pacific nuclear free!"
An open invitation to the Fremantle launch ...