The scientific profession
People get into science for many reasons, but an underlying passion is a central component. The scientific life is varied and full of highs and lows, heady discoveries and doleful disillusionment. Moderator: challenge
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Last post by hedge on Thu Jun 07, 2012 6:42 am
Science in novels, short stories and plays
There aren't many examples of "lab lit" fiction, but awareness of the genre seems to be gaining ground. Moderator: amy c.
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Last post by jcoutts on Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:34 am
Science Communication
From information overload to increasing worries about technological backlash, the drive to explain science to the public, and to make it more appealing to them, has never been stronger. Moderator: amy c.
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Last post by Dr Mike on Wed May 02, 2012 9:32 pm
Science in films and TV
If producers only stick to the scientific facts, will the result just be boring viewing? And how much poetic license is too much? Moderator: tideliar
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Last post by Dr Mike on Wed May 02, 2012 9:27 pm
Experimental 'Lab Lit' Fiction Corner
Site of a soon-to-be-notorious web story created by and for LabLit Forums denizens! Moderator: Mad Dan Eccles
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Last post by Mad Dan Eccles on Sat Jan 14, 2012 4:54 pm
Science and Art
Intriguing juxtaposition or pretentious clap-trap? Natural allies or alien nations? Whatever your views, science and art are being linked together more and more often by the intelligentia (and funding bodies). Moderator: Mad Dan Eccles
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Last post by Dr Mike on Wed May 02, 2012 9:33 pm
It Has Not Escaped Our Notice
Sometimes intentional, sometimes not: the LabLit forum denizens occasionally say some pretty memorable things. Enshrine your favorites here! Moderator: tideliar
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Last post by tideliar on Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:48 pm
Science and Politics
How do scientists sway politicians? How do politicians sway scientists? Are these two camps ever going to be able to communicate? Moderator: amy c.
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Last post by hedge on Wed Jun 01, 2011 12:25 pm
Science and Poetry
Science lore is becoming more and more a part of our common language and is increasingly being used as metaphor. Moderator: Mad Dan Eccles
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Last post by hedge on Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:48 pm
Science and Religion
Scientists and people with religious faith often clash in their world beliefs and thought processes; these differences are intriguing but also cause strife. Moderator: tideliar
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Last post by Freddie on Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:33 pm
The cutting edge of science and technology
Scientists are always striving to do, make, develop or discover the next big thing, but one person's advance might be another person's step-too-far. Moderator: tideliar
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Last post by rwintle on Fri Sep 30, 2011 4:05 pm
Different cultures, different stereotypes?
Do scientific stereotypes vary around the world? Or is the "boffin" image the same everywhere? Moderator: Mad Dan Eccles
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Last post by Dr Mike on Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:03 pm
Science and Ethics
Scientific research doesn't occur in an Ivory Tower -- all actions have consequences, and scientists often clash with the general public on what is right. Moderator: tideliar
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Last post by Octavia on Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:55 pm
Peer Review
Opinions and feedback about LabLit and our mission are always welcome Moderator: Mad Dan Eccles
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Last post by burlhammonds on Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:06 am
Hypotheses
If you want to discuss a topic that does not fall within a pre-existing topic, post it here and we'll start a new forum Moderators: tideliar, Mad Dan Eccles
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Last post by Leochan on Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:16 pm
General
An experimental category designed to entice in automatic spammers so they'll keep away from the real fora Moderators: tideliar, Mad Dan Eccles
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Last post by burlhammonds on Wed Jun 29, 2011 3:14 am
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