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Yesterday in Parliament
Clive Lewis MP hosted a drop in session about the funding crisis in the science and technology research council (STFC). We had a busy two hours talking to MPs and Peers. I think and hope we had some impact. There … Continue reading
Posted in Astrophysics, Particle Physics, Physics, Politics, Science, Science Policy
Tagged Becky Smethurst, Brian Cox, Catherine Heymans, Patrick Vallance, Royal Astronomical Society, STFC, UKRI
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Where do all the particle physicists* go?
When Catherine Heymans, Simon Williams and I gave evidence to the House of Commons Science, innovation and Technology select committee a few weeks ago (seems like years to be honest), we were set some homework.
Posted in Astrophysics, Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics, Politics, Science Policy, Technology
Tagged Careers, Catherine Heymans, Chi Onwura, Kit Malthouse, Parliamentary Committee, Simon Williams
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Some history of UCL and particle physics
UCL is 200 years old this year, and there is a lot to celebrate. Physics and astronomy have been here since the start.
Posted in Astrophysics, Education, History, Particle Physics, Writing
Tagged CERN, Gargamelle, physics, Science, UCL, UCL200
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On antimatter and antigravity
Article in BBC Science Focus. NB the headline (not mine) should say Dark Energy not Dark Matter.
Posted in Astrophysics, Particle Physics, Physics, Science
Tagged Alpha, antimatter, BBC, gravity, Science Focus
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