Category Archives: Politics

These cuts to physics research will be a disaster for UK scientists – and for our standing in the world

Posted on 16/02/2026 by Jon Butterworth

Back in the Guardian after a long break. Sadly it is because of bad news. More like 2008 than 2012. “If plans by the UK’s science funding body go ahead, we won’t be able to benefit from Britain’s membership of … Continue reading →

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Oppenheimer and the Bomb

Posted on 02/08/2023 by Jon Butterworth

I did a BBC radio thing about this which for a limited period is available on BBC Sounds. More religion involved than I expected (and no Barbie) but I think my only regret is I didn’t mention Isidor Rabi’s role … Continue reading →

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Dean Burnett reblog

Posted on 10/03/2023 by Jon Butterworth

I am just going to leave this here because it’s better than anything I could write right now.

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US Election Week

Posted on 07/11/2020 by Jon Butterworth

“Stress and nervous tension are now serious social problems in all parts of the Galaxy, and it is in order that this situation should not be in any way exacerbated that the following facts will now be revealed in advance. … Continue reading →

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