Monthly Archives: March 2014

A Mission of Gravity

Posted on 2014/03/28 by Tom Burns

One of the seminal novels to come out of the Golden Age of science fiction was a book by Hal Clement entitled A Mission of Gravity. It tells of the adventures of some inhabitants of the strange world Mesklin, whose … Continue reading →

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Are We Lucky?

Posted on 2014/03/20 by Tom Burns

“I’d rather be lucky than smart!” This hackneyed adage is usually delivered sarcastically, in response to someone who just won the lottery, got the big promotion, or left the casino with a pile of cash. The implication is that, if … Continue reading →

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Metabolomics, Elephants and Blind Men

Posted on 2014/03/13 by Tom Burns

A couple of weeks ago I attended the NIH Eastern Regional Comprehensive Metabolomics Resource Core (RCMRC) Symposium at the Research Triangle Institute, in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. This was an all-day event focused on the fascinating field of metabolomics. … Continue reading →

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