Tag Archives: STFC

Delivery Plan

Posted on 12/12/2010 by Jon Butterworth

Posted on The Guardian 23/12/2010.

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Coffee and Neutrons

Posted on 18/10/2010 by Jon Butterworth

Amazing neutron-vision video of coffee being made. Just one of the things you can do with neutrons, and one of the (few) perks of being on an STFC committee. At The Guardian. See also Chapter 4.2 of Smashing Physics.

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Notes from Chicago II

Posted on 13/09/2010 by lilyasquith

We’ve been in ChicagoLand for three weeks tomorrow. Haven’t made any huge contribution to the Argonne national laboratory physics program yet, but have worked out which cafeteria queue to get in to get the tall blonde lady who charges you … Continue reading →

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Is poor advice betraying UK science and engineering?

Posted on 10/09/2010 by Jon Butterworth

The UK is reputedly poor at capitalising on its scientific excellence. Is this due to a lack of vision in the advice given to politicians? Crises provide opportunities, as every good manager knows. From my point of view as a … Continue reading →

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