It's easier in the physical sciences- you get a hoohah (the most recent one was room temperature superconductors, the memorable one from my student years was cold fusion), everyone has a play with th… (View Post)

I don't think anyone is denying that. We know roughly why it happens- as OGH Jr explains. We know roughly why it's so hard to fix- nobody gets ahead by writing up negative results, and no publisher c… (View Post)

So was Richard Cromwell. (View Post)

First time in a while that anyone has used the word "smiley" in the context of the Conservative party. (View Post)

Also... "Only the Conservatives know that you cannot be so flippant with Britain's economy." That's... a brave line to take when your leader was Truss's Trade Secretary and your home affair… (View Post)