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Chemistry World March 15, 2013 Sarah Farley |
Writing science: how to write papers that get cited and proposals that get funded This book by Joshua Schimel aims to help all scientists improve their writing and increase the impact of their work. It considers the 'craft' of writing and how to convey your message effectively to your readers. |
Chemistry World March 14, 2013 Maria Burke |
MPs call for a bridge over 'valley of death' A lack of government support is letting down UK small technology entrepreneurs, MPs warn in a new report. They call for a 'coherent' government strategy to help businesses bridge the gap between concept and commercialization, dubbed the 'valley of death'. |
Chemistry World March 13, 2013 Phillip Broadwith |
Deceived wisdom David Bradley subtitles his book 'why what you thought was right is wrong'. The idea is to examine common science misconceptions, old wives' tales and factoids that are perpetuated in our society in the form of 'received wisdom'. |
Chemistry World March 11, 2013 Emma Stoye |
Libel reform bill at risk A UK government bill to reform libel laws in England and Wales is under threat after becoming mixed up in a row over efforts to regulate the press. Supporters say the updated legislation will prevent scientists acting in the public interest being silenced by libel cases. |
Chemistry World March 11, 2013 Rebecca Trager |
Retreating from meetings? US government scientists and technical experts could soon find themselves unable to travel to scientific meetings now that the much-anticipated automatic budgetary cuts, known as sequestration, became effective in the US on 1 March. |
Chemistry World March 11, 2013 Bibiana Campos Seijo |
Sensationalism in science There is now a body of proof that suggests that the skeleton found under a Leicester car park is that of Richard III, one of England's most reviled kings. In general, the news coverage was very good and balanced, but there were exceptions. |
Chemistry World March 5, 2013 Andrew Turley |
University to acquire Shell UK R&D site The University of Chester has agreed a deal to acquire the Shell Technology Center Thornton in Chester with the intention of turning it into a science park, creating an engineering and technology faculty for the university at the same time. |
Chemistry World March 4, 2013 Leila Sattary |
UK funders get tough on research misconduct Universities who do not take cases of research misconduct seriously could have their funding withdrawn. The new sanctions are set out in the revised Policy and Guidelines on Governance of Good Research Conduct, published by Research Councils UK |
Information Today March 4, 2013 |
History of Science, Technology and Medicine Now Available from EBSCO Publishing History of Science, Technology and Medicine reflects the influences of the fields of science, technology, and medicine on society and culture from prehistory to the present and offers outstanding value for interdisciplinary research. |
Chemistry World March 1, 2013 Richard Toon |
Is water H 2O? Evidence, realism and pluralism In his introduction, the author, Hasok Chang, comments that the intended audiences for this book are academic communities in the history and philosophy of science -- for research and for all levels of learning. |
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