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Singh-out against ludicrous libel laws
British libel laws are outdated and need to change if we don’t want to stifle scientific debate, says Emily Vaughan-Williams.
Whoever heard of ginger dinosaurs?
Bristol University Paleontology Department has been at the forefront of a world-wide argument over the colour of dinosaurs. Al Tanner tells us more.
Epigram's pick of the sceince blogs
Getting the low down on new science through blogs can be enlightening, useful and even fun– but which sites are worth a second look? Joshua Howgego and Louise Brown find out.
Genetic testing at birth?
The ability of modern genetics to manipulate DNA, the very backbone of life, in order to understand the development and functioning of all living organisms is a capability not to be underestimated. Matt Birtwistle wonders if testing for genetic disorders at birth could do more harm than good.
Slime moulds attack Tokyo
Researchers in Tokyo have been taking a leaf out of nature’s book in designing transport networks. Anneka Rayne investigates if we really can learn lessons from those most mindless of creatures, slime moulds.
"Human justice" for last Nazi
The German justice system knew the challenges it faced before the trial of John Demjanjuk began at the end of November last year.
Can't live with them, but could Bristol live without them?
When recently handed a past edition of the Bristol Evening Post, we were surprised to find an article entitled “Students in Bristol seem to have the worst attitudes”.
"You will not be forsaken"
As reports of a severe lack of effective deployment of international aid flood the newswires and internet pages three days after the initial tremors were felt in Haiti’s capital, perhaps one of the few redeeming legacies of the devastating earthquake will be t
Access to healthcare denied
Sitting in a plush restaurant over the summer I couldn’t help eavesdropping on the conversation between the couple next to me.
Can't live with them, but could Bristol live without them?
When recently handed a past edition of the Bristol Evening Post, we were surprised to find an article entitled “Students in Bristol seem to have the worst attitudes”.
Science editorial: science for everyone
An evidence-based approach to decision making is the right prescription for the uncertainties we face in the next decade, says Joshua Howgego.
Handel and the Darkling Moon Review
‘Safe? Safe? Is it safe?’ These were the opening words of the Tobacco Theatre’s latest production, Handel and the Darkling Moon.
Catching the internet pirates
Free stuff! Lets face it, we all like it. It explains the furious popularity of Freshers’ Fair. And every one of us at sometime has, if nothing more, been tempted by the availability of free music. The internet is full of it. Peer-to-peer sharing of music, films and games is at record levels.
Interview DJ Dan
On coming to university, most students become absorbed into the world of music and clubbing. However, this normally just means going to the clubs and enjoying the work of the DJs behind the decks. This was not the case for DJ Dan, the creator of the UK’s biggest indie night.
Housing hell: what are students letting themselves in for?
The beginning of the spring semester commences for most students with a rush to secure a decent property for the following academic year.
Wikiarticles and blogspots
The prevailing winds of the media are changing and newspapers have to adapt.
Right to life or choice to die?
Euthanasia has recently been brought back to the forefront of ethical debate following a ruling by the Law Lords that the law in the UK needs to be clarified. Debbie Purdy, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, wants the law to be clearer about when a relative could be prosecuted in assisted suicide cases.
