I consider myself a citizen-scientist. Consequently you will find here articles, events, reports as well as my thoughts on both the scientific and political news. Feel free to comment, retweet and repost.
When Corportae Business funds Science and it's not a comms ploy... Excellent article on the merits of the AXA Research Fund. Click here to read it. Reference: sciencebusiness.net author: Gail Edmondson
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A few months ago, the UK Liberal Democrats sent round an online petition asking people to say in a few words why Britain is better off being part of the EU http://www.libdems.org.uk/. Today, it’s not just the UK that threatens to leave the EU, it’s the...
It’s been a while since my last post because a number of things have been buzzing in my head. First, was my disappointment at the first French final of Fame lab, a few weeks ago. I had heard of Fame Lab through the grapevine and was thrilled that it had...
The Paris Zoo reopens but its residents aren't home yet!
One week before the official opening to the public, the press and friends of the 80 year old Paris Zoo were invited for an exclusive visit of the new premises. The seriously needed renovation will...
It is crucial to communicate current research to the public because the rules of the game have changed. In the past, there was an implicit trust towards scientists as they were the ones considered “to know”, to hold knowledge and had the responsibility...
At the Science Centers World Summit, Erik Jacquemyn, Chair of the 2014 Science Centre World Summit and Chief Executive Officer of Technopolis, called upon the audience to engage and be committed and work together to improve the public engagement of science...
I consider myself a citizen-scientist. Consequently you will find here articles, events, reports as well as my thoughts on both the scientific and political news. Feel free to comment, retweet and repost.