Author Archives: Jon Butterworth

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About Jon Butterworth

UCL Physics prof, works on LHC, writes (books, Cosmic Shambles and elsewhere). Citizen of England, UK, Europe & Nowhere, apparently.

Fed up with imperial

Posted on 19/05/2012 by Jon Butterworth

At the Guardian.

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That Science for the Future lobby of parliament: A view from a participant

Posted on 16/05/2012 by Jon Butterworth

At the Guardian. By Cyrus Hirjibehedin.

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Why are harps harp-shaped?

Posted on 12/05/2012 by Jon Butterworth

At the Guardian. See also Chapter 7.3 of Smashing Physics.

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It’s a Wonderful Life

Posted on 06/05/2012 by Jon Butterworth

At the Guardian. See also Chapter 7.5 of Smashing Physics.

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