Wikipedia’s Women Woes

Wikipedia’s Women Woes

Last year I wrote about somewhat silly claims that Wikipedia must be sexist because it had poor female representation. Wikipedia is an open, voluntary community, I argued, some people are just not…
Peer Review: The Nuts And Bolts

Peer Review: The Nuts And Bolts

Sense About Science, the British charitable trust that tries to educate the community on the correct handling of scientific claims, and to "work in partnership with scientific bodies, research…
Terror Tactics By The Left

Terror Tactics By The Left

It's no secret that an alarming number of left-wing people hate science - and scientists.  But why do far-left anarchists really hate science, enough to get violent about it? And why don't the…
Telstar, Tornados, And Telecasters

Telstar, Tornados, And Telecasters

Telstar 1 enabled the first transatlantic TV broadcasts, was the proof that communications satellites were viable, and began start of an industry.  It also provided the first US #1 Billboard…
Is The Higgs A European Particle?

Is The Higgs A European Particle?

How soon after the claim that the Higgs discovery is 'international' did self-loathing Americans and Europeans ridicule the American institutions that issued press releases noting their part in the…
Craziest Higgs Stories

Craziest Higgs Stories

When I wrote about watching the Higgs discovery, I chided scientists on Twitter for over-reaching regarding what was being said and lauded science journalists for showing some moderation, but that…