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The uncompromising lens Fiction, science and social criticism Essay: Martin Griffiths
Where Einstein left off Final Theory by Mark Alpert Review: Anna Davour
"[N]ot all cases of [scientific] misconduct are equally egregious, and not all perpetrators deserve to be branded as cheaters for the rest of their careers."NEW! Editorial staff writing in Nature
Spiritus sancti From the LabLit science verse series Poetry: Derek Adams
Surreal science 'Pataphysics of Sound at South Bank Centre Review: Matt Day
Experiment From the LabLit short story series Fiction: João Ramalho-Santos
Escape velocity From the LabLit science verse series Poetry: rpg
Eco-disaster looms The Doomsday Genie by Frank Ryan Review: Ian Brooks
"[Older scientists] can provide a deeper perspective on scientific strategy – many young scientists have not grasped the importance of seeking out unsolved and unregarded problems"Peter A. Lawrence, writing in Nature
What it all means Origins of the Universe for Dummies Review: Ian Brooks
Heat From the LabLit short story series Fiction: João Ramalho-Santos
The next stage What lies at the end of funding? Lab Rats: Stella Hill
The rising price of gas On scientists and hypochondria Lab Rats: Ian Brooks
Rhythm method From the LabLit short story series Fiction: rpg
Democracy rules Who should set the research agenda? Editorial: Jennifer Rohn
Join the LabLit community forums People are talking about milder punishment for minor scientific fraud, management-speak in grant applications, why there is more good television drama about space than other sciences, and more!
Dr Mike writes: "Someone once said that space operas are just sea adventures transfered into space. People understand journeys across long distances - it's a familiar trope. Biology, however, is not the stuff of our ancient storytellers. There is no precedence in our narrative culture."
Science at sea An homage to Patrick O'Brian Essay: Stephen Curry
The origin of science analogies Credit where credit's due Essay: Alom Shaha