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The science stories that shaped 2019

Posted on 23/12/2019 by Jon Butterworth

In the Observer, with a contribution from me.

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Scientific Exile?

Posted on 09/09/2019 by Jon Butterworth

This article in the Guardian describes a situation which is already happening. I have personally been in two recent scientific/training network planning meetings in which UK leadership was ruled out as a possibility (by mutual agreement) as too risky in the … Continue reading →

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“The Land of Crap Rasputins”

Posted on 10/08/2019 by Jon Butterworth

I have been feeling a bit adrift since the grave mistake of 2016, but I think I might be able to cope with being a citizen of “the land of crap Rasputins”. So thank you Marina Hyde. And if the next … Continue reading →

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Conceptual design for a post-LHC future circular collider at CERN

Posted on 15/01/2019 by Jon Butterworth

This conceptual design report came out today. It looks like an impressive amount of work and although I am familiar with some of its contents, it will take time to digest, and I will undoubtedly be writing more about it … Continue reading →

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