Serious flaws in UK funding system

Article Abstract:

Linda M. Castell of Oxford University's Department of Biochemistry, responding to an article by Wenneras and Wold on nepotism practiced by funding bodies, agrees that the UK's scientific funding system has serious flaws. She cites her own application to a major funding body and the unsatisfactory replies she received in answer to her criticism that the application was dealt with in a careless way.

Records and correspondence, Biochemists

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In the name of love? By defining ideas precisely, as science does, fiction would deny its readers freedom of interpretation

Article Abstract:

A key distinction between the work of physicists and novelists, and between art and science in general, is that scientists try to name things, while art tries to avoid precise definitions. Novelists often deal with emotions, such as love, for which there are many different interpretations. In contrast, scientists take a reductionist and reasoned approach.

Methods, Analysis, Fiction, Scientific literature, Science literature

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Venture funding for new ideas: explanations for anomalies should be sought with an open mind

Article Abstract:

The underdevelopment of science in India from the 17th century onwards was blamed by some, on the lack of royal patronage. There were patrons for science in Europe among royalty and rich aristocracy. When expensive facilities are created it is important to make the best use of them.

India, Science

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