In the presence of Sir David
“It has never been more important… ever… that human beings should understand the workings of the world which is our home.”
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Possible futures…help me step outside the box
It’s difficult to use a map if you don’t know where you are or where you’ve been. But it’s truly futile if you have no idea where you’re going.
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Roll over Rex…humans aren’t such bad sniffers after all: Smell part II
Humans can outperform our canine friends and the most sensitive measuring instruments when sniffing out certain odours.
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Lunch time thoughts inspired by stinky cheese: Smell part I
The human olfactory system can detect and identify thousands of these odorants and due to our genetic makeup, cultural upbringing and personal experiences, two people can react very differently to the exact same odorants.
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Out of the home office: MIT Knight Science Journalism Food Boot Camp
Despite having a daily bombardment of a million and one ways to either die or get fat from eating….we all seem to religiously partake in the endless display of delicious food that is provided for us.
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Atmospheric tug-of-war: guest blogger for the Canadian Science Writers’ Association
As I prepare to leave for Boston at the end of the week, transatlantic flights and the prospect of air turbulence is fresh on my mind.
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A personal note – my six year old on BBC Radio Bristol
A six-year old’s first foray into radio…
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The Fraud Factor
While food fraud has been discussed thoroughly in terms of globalisation, and even in the context of security and acts of terrorism, to my knowledge there has yet to be much discussion on food fraud in the context of climate change and an uncertain environment.
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Grey hairs, spiderman and chicken feed: A decade since my first publication
In grade 3, my best friend Sarah would be tackling the Lord of the Rings series for the third time, while I was reading X-men and Spiderman. We both turned out OK…better than OK.
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Some welcome feedback – a warm fuzzy for a cold December day
When I hit the ‘send’ button, I just hope that my changes are helpful, that I haven’t accidentally slaughtered the science in the process and that the review panel will now have a better chance of understanding the importance of this research. But I will never know for sure.
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Cabot Institute Magazine 2013/14
Well, it’s here…the second annual Cabot Institute Magazine came out online last week with print versions expected this week. It’s always so exciting to see a project like this come together through the hard work of a small and dedicated group of people, including the Cabot Institute’s Philippa Bayley and Amanda Woodman-Hardy. This year’s issue…
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Telling your science impact story: 5 tips for crafting a strong case study
The best way to learn to tell your science impact story well is to tell it often.