Category Archives: bloggery

I just have to face the fact that I’m a scibling redshirt

Posted on July 16, 2007 by Chris Rowan

Just like Sam Rockwell’s character in Galaxy Quest, I fear that my role in Scienceblogs:The Movie will probably involve being vaporised within the first five minutes, probably as an anonymous victim of cross-fire in the opening flame-war (Religion? Framing? Maybe … Continue reading →

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Philosophia Naturalis #11: Powers of 11

Posted on June 28, 2007 by Chris Rowan

Physical Science covers a variety of disciplinary sins: particle physicists, geologists, and astronomers all fall within its remit. So, in the course of seeking out worthy entries for this months edition of Philosophia Naturalis, I’d find myself quickly moving from … Continue reading →

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Philosophia Naturalis # 11: a slight delay

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Chris Rowan

In my free moments since my return I’ve been steadily ploughing my way through the last months’ blogospheric activity, trying to construct a good cross-section through the posts and preoccupations of the best physical science bloggers for the June edition … Continue reading →

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Six things I have learnt from my Namibian fieldwork

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Chris Rowan

1) Never let yourself be talked into using a Mahindra as a field vehicle. They may almost look the part: but they’re about as tough as a chocolate teapot in a blast furnace.

Categories: bloggery, fieldwork, geology, ranting

Philosophia Naturalis #11: second call for submissions

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Chris Rowan

I may be in a desert somewhere at the moment, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be e-mailing me the best and brightest physical science blogging you have read (or written) for inclusion in the upcoming edition of Philosophia Naturalis, … Continue reading →

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