CERN and the History of Science

By Dr. Jim Grozier John Krige’s brief history of politics and physics at CERN (published in Viewpoint 110, June 2016) provides a useful insight into the factors that brought the European research centre into being in the 1950s, including the Cold War, the rise of “big science”, and competition with the USA. Unfortunately, this history [...]

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Viewpoint 107

In issue 107: Off and away - travel issue, featuring balloons, bikes, trains, and even "wandering minds" (and of course all the kit required to travel, such as maps and timepieces). Laura Hobbs explains her family friendly history of science project which was awarded a BSHS Grant. An interview with Ben Marsden. Viewpoint is the [...]

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Viewpoint 106

In issue 106: I ♥ U Special! Contributors including Fay Bound Alberti, Anne Hanley, Miquel Baradell Baruzzi; Ayesha Nathoo reflects on changes in approaches to fixing and preventing broken hearts A BSHS Grant report on 'Openness, Secrecy & Careers in Biological Warfare Research' by Emily Richards An interview with Chiara Ambrosio Contributions All contributions and correspondence should be [...]

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