Fancy a Lick?

Can science expect to get public attention only to the extent that it is promoted by louder and edgier publicity than other things? Read →

The Psychology of Protein Structure Determination

Maja Klevanski's drawings give us cause to reflect on why we tend to see animals and faces even when there aren't any there. Read →

Frascati Spritzer

Tweaking the Frascati definitons of research types to highlight the role that each type of research plays in an economic cycle of knowledge production. Read →

If a Tree Falls in a Forest…

... when there's nobody there to hear, does it make a sound? Read →

Whoa, Dudes! Nice Hole in the Ground!

We may not need faith to believe the results of scientific research, but investing in a research project is often an act of faith. Read →

Is Open Science Open Enough?

Open Science advocates want to accelerate scientific discovery, but should we instead emphasise opening up decision-making around the direction of scientific discovery? Read →